About Kiem
The surname Kiem is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiem," meaning "sprout" or "shoot." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a gardener or a farmer, specifically someone who cultivated young plants or shoots. The name Kiem may also have been given to someone who had a youthful or sprightly nature.
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The surname Kiem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kiem 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 Kiem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kiem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kiem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.