About Giem
The surname Giem is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Giso, which itself is derived from the Old High German word "gīs," meaning "pledge" or "hostage." The name Giem likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a hostage or a pledge, or it could have been a name given to someone who acted as a guarantor or surety. Over time, the surname Giem has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
The surname Giem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giem 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 Giem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Giem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.