About Recktenwald
The surname Recktenwald is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "recken" meaning "to stretch" or "to straighten" and "wald" meaning "forest." Therefore, the name Recktenwald can be interpreted to mean "one who straightens or stretches the forest." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who cleared or cultivated land in a forested area.
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The surname Recktenwald is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Recktenwald based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Recktenwald in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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