About Germ
The surname Germ is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "germ," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or had a spear-like appearance. The surname Germ may also have been given to someone who lived near a place associated with spears, such as a spear-making workshop or a location where spears were used in hunting or warfare.
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The surname Germ is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Germ 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 Germ in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Germ using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.