Last Name Reckner

The surname Reckner is of German origin. It is derived from the German word "recken," which means "to stretch or to reach out." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a stretcher or someone who made something stretch or extend.

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The meaning and origin of the last name Reckner

The surname "Reckner" is of German origin and is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "recken," which means "to reach" or "to stretch." It is thought to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a stretcher or a reacher, possibly referring to a soldier or a knight who extended his reach in battles. Alternatively, it could also have been a nickname given to someone who had a long reach or was particularly tall or slim. Surnames in Germany often have occupational or descriptive origins, reflecting aspects of the individual's job or physical characteristics. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation of the surname may have occurred as families migrated and settled in different regions.

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