About Tetzlaff
The surname Tetzlaff is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "taz," meaning "badger," and "laf," meaning "thief" or "robber." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Tetzlaff can be interpreted as "badger thief" or "robber of badgers." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who hunted or trapped badgers or possibly someone who had a reputation for being cunning or sly like a badger.
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The surname Tetzlaff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tetzlaff 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 Tetzlaff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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