Zimmermann

Zimmermann Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zimmermann is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zimmermann: 7,123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,942
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.41

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANANA
🔊 Soundex
Z0506505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 M ER0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪmərmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z565

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zimmermann in Braille

Here's how to represent Zimmermann in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zimmermann in braille

How to sign the name Zimmermann using Sign Language

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.

The name Zimmermann in sign language

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