About Nimitz
The surname Nimitz is of German origin and is derived from the given name Nimmo, which is a diminutive form of the name Simon. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the name of an ancestor. The name Nimitz is most commonly associated with the American naval officer Chester W. Nimitz, who played a significant role in World War II as the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
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The surname Nimitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nimitz 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 Nimitz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nimitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nimitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.