About Kalmus
The surname Kalmus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kalmus," meaning "calamus" or "sweet flag." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with the calamus plant. The calamus plant has long, reed-like leaves and a sweet fragrance, and it was used in ancient times for medicinal and aromatic purposes. Therefore, the surname Kalmus likely originated as an occupational name for someone who cultivated or traded in this plant.
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The surname Kalmus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalmus 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 Kalmus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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