Limke
Limke is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be a variant of the given name Limbke, which itself is a diminutive of names starting with the element "limb" or "lind," meaning "soft," "tender," or "linden tree." The surname likely originated as a patronymic, indicating a descendant of someone named Limbke.
The distribution of the Limke surname is primarily concentrated in Germany, particularly in the northern regions.