About Simmel
The surname Simmel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "simmel," meaning "small." It is a topographic surname used to describe someone who lived near a small hill or mound. It may also have been a nickname given to a person of small stature. The name Simmel is relatively rare and is found predominantly in Germany and Austria.
The surname Simmel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Simmel 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 Simmel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Simmel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Simmel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.