About Rietkerk
The surname Rietkerk is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "riet," meaning "reed" or "rush," and "kerk," meaning "church." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Rietkerk can be interpreted as "church in the reeds" or "church near the rushes." It likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or was associated with a church situated in a marshy or reedy area.
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The surname Rietkerk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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