About Selm
The surname Selm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selm," meaning "saddle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold saddles. The surname Selm may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a saddle-shaped hill or a place with a similar geographical feature. Overall, the surname Selm is associated with the occupation or location related to saddles.
The surname Selm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selm 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 Selm in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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