About Gathman
The surname Gathman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gat," meaning "goat," and the suffix "-man," denoting a person. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gathman can be interpreted as "goat man" or "one who tends or herds goats." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked as a goat herder or had some association with goats in medieval Germany.
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The surname Gathman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gathman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gathman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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