About Miedema
The surname Miedema is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "miede," which means "meadow" in Dutch. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near or owned a meadow. The suffix "-ma" is a common patronymic ending in Dutch surnames, indicating "son of." Therefore, Miedema can be interpreted to mean "son of the person from the meadow."
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The surname Miedema is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Miedema 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 Miedema in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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