HELMKE
Helmke
Origin: The surname Helmke is of German and Dutch origin, derived from the personal name Helmo, which is a variation of the name Helmut. The name Helmke translates to "helmet" in German.
History: The Helmke surname is not as common in Britain as it is in Germany and the Netherlands. It is believed that individuals bearing the surname Helmke in Britain are likely descendants of German or Dutch immigrants who settled in the country in the past few centuries.
Variants: Variants of the surname Helmke include Helmken and Helmkamp.
Notable Individuals: As the Helmke surname is not widely known in Britain, there are no notable individuals with this specific surname in British history. However, individuals of German or Dutch descent bearing this surname may have made contributions to various fields in the country.
Distribution: While the Helmke surname is more prevalent in Germany and the Netherlands, it can also be found in small numbers in Britain, particularly in areas where German or Dutch communities are present.
Coat of Arms: There is no single coat of arms associated with the Helmke surname, as coats of arms are specific to individual families and were historically granted to individuals rather than surnames as a whole.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
There are approximately 37 people named Helmke in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Helmke.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic