About Schermerhorn
The surname Schermerhorn is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the words "schermer" meaning "screen" or "protector" and "horn" meaning "corner" or "point." Therefore, the name Schermerhorn can be interpreted as "protector of the corner" or "guardian of the point." It likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a specific corner or point in a geographical area.
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The surname Schermerhorn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schermerhorn 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 Schermerhorn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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