About Zylman
The surname Zylman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "zijlman," which means "lock keeper" or "gatekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as gatekeepers or lock keepers, responsible for operating and maintaining locks and gates on canals or waterways. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a lock or gate.
The surname Zylman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zylman 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 Zylman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zylman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.