About Bemis
The surname Bemis is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "beam," meaning "tree" or "beam," and the suffix "-is," indicating "son of." Therefore, Bemis can be interpreted as "son of the tree" or "son of the beam." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with trees or beams, such as a carpenter or a forester.
The surname Bemis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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