About Himmler
The surname Himmler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "himmel," meaning "heaven" or "sky." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to the heavens or the sky, such as a celestial observer or someone who lived near a prominent landmark. The most notable individual with this surname is Heinrich Himmler, who was a prominent figure in Nazi Germany as the head of the SS and one of the main architects of the Holocaust.
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The surname Himmler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Himmler 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 Himmler is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Himmler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Himmler using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.