About Schirmer
The surname Schirmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirmer," meaning "screen" or "protector." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who made or sold screens or protective coverings. The name may have also been used to denote someone who worked as a guard or protector. Overall, the surname Schirmer signifies a person involved in providing protection or creating screens.
The surname Schirmer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schirmer 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 Schirmer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schirmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.