About Ortmeyer
The surname Ortmeyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ort" meaning "place" and "meier" meaning "tenant" or "steward." Therefore, the surname Ortmeyer can be interpreted to mean "place steward" or "tenant of a specific location." It likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held a position of responsibility or management in a particular place or estate.
The surname Ortmeyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Ortmeyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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