About Semmes
The surname Semmes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "seaman," meaning a seafarer or sailor. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked on or near the sea. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Semmes. The surname Semmes is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states.
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The surname Semmes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Semmes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Semmes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Semmes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Semmes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.