About Zimmermann
The surname Zimmermann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zimmerman," meaning "carpenter" or "joiner." It is an occupational surname that was given to people who worked as carpenters or builders. The name Zimmermann is quite common in Germany and other German-speaking countries, and variations of the surname can also be found in other European countries.
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The surname Zimmermann is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zimmermann 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 Zimmermann is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zimmermann in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zimmermann using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.