About Therkelsen
The surname Therkelsen is of Danish origin and is derived from the given name Therkel, which is a variant of the name Theodoric. The name Theodoric is of Germanic origin and means "ruler of the people" or "people's ruler." Therefore, the surname Therkelsen can be interpreted to mean "son of Therkel" or "descendant of Therkel," indicating a familial connection to someone named Therkel, who was likely considered a ruler or leader among the people.
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The surname Therkelsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Therkelsen 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 Therkelsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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