About Schmidtke
The surname Schmidtke is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schmidt," meaning "blacksmith" or "metalworker," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ke," indicating a small or young version of the original name. Therefore, the surname Schmidtke can be interpreted as "little blacksmith" or "son of the blacksmith." It is a common surname in Germany and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were involved in metalworking professions.
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The surname Schmidtke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmidtke 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 Schmidtke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schmidtke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.