About Zimmerli
The surname Zimmerli is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zimmer," meaning "room" or "chamber." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a carpenter or a builder of rooms or chambers. The suffix "-li" is a diminutive form commonly used in Swiss-German surnames. Overall, the surname Zimmerli signifies a person associated with the construction or maintenance of rooms or chambers.
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The surname Zimmerli is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zimmerli 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 Zimmerli in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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