About Gemma
The surname Gemma is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "gemma," meaning "gem" or "precious stone." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a place where precious stones were found or traded. The name Gemma can also be a given name, often associated with the Virgin Mary, symbolizing purity and beauty.
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The surname Gemma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gemma 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 Gemma is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gemma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gemma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.