About Elmes
The surname Elmes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Elm" or "Elmer," which means "noble" or "famous." The addition of the suffix "-s" indicates "son of," making Elmes a patronymic surname. It is likely that the name was originally used to identify someone as the son of Elm or Elmer, or to denote a person who possessed the characteristics associated with these names, such as nobility or fame.
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