About Himmel
The surname Himmel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "himmel," meaning "heaven" or "sky." It is a topographic or locational surname given to someone who lived near or in a place with a prominent view of the sky or a heavenly feature. It may also have been a nickname for someone with a celestial or spiritual demeanor. The surname Himmel is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Himmler and Himmelmann.
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The surname Himmel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Himmel 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 Himmel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Himmel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.