About Nieman
The surname Nieman is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Niemann, which itself is a diminutive form of the given name Niem, a short form of the name Anselm. The name Anselm is composed of the elements "ans," meaning "god," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the surname Nieman can be interpreted to mean "son of Niemann" or "descendant of Anselm," suggesting a connection to divine protection or a guardian.
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Here's how to represent Nieman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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