About Gemmer
The surname Gemmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gemme," meaning "precious stone" or "gem." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or traded gemstones. The name Gemmer may have been given to jewelers, lapidaries, or merchants involved in the gemstone trade. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Gemmer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gemmer 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 Gemmer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gemmer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gemmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.