About Ziehm
The surname Ziehm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ziehen," meaning "to pull" or "to draw." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a drawer or a puller, possibly referring to a person who operated a drawbridge or a similar mechanism. Over time, the surname Ziehm became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
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The surname Ziehm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ziehm 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 Ziehm in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ziehm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.