About Schmer
The surname Schmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmer," meaning "pain" or "sorrow." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their ability to endure or alleviate pain, or perhaps for someone who frequently experienced physical or emotional suffering. The surname Schmer may have also been given to someone who worked as a healer or physician.
The surname Schmer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmer 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 Schmer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.