About Damms
The surname Damms is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "damm," meaning "dam" or "embankment." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a dam or embankment. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being as strong and sturdy as a dam. Overall, the surname Damms is associated with a geographical or occupational origin.
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The surname Damms is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Damms based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Damms is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Damms in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Damms using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.