About Ruhnke
The surname Ruhnke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Runko, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Runk, a short form of the name Rudolf. The name Rudolf is composed of the Germanic elements "hruod" meaning "fame" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." Therefore, the surname Ruhnke can be interpreted to mean "son of Runko" or "descendant of Rudolf," indicating a familial connection to someone named Runko or Rudolf.
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The surname Ruhnke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruhnke 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 Ruhnke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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