Zimmermann Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Zimmermann mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Zimmermann name
Zimmermann means "carpenter", from the Middle High German zimberman, built on zimber, "timber". Carpenters built the half-timbered houses, barns and roofs of every town and village, so the name is found throughout Germany and Switzerland. It is among the most common German surnames, and in America it is usually written Zimmerman.
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This overview covers the Zimmermann name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Austria and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Zimmermann name FAQ
What does the Zimmermann name mean?
Carpenter. Common variants include Zimmerman, Zimmer, Timmermann.
Where does the Zimmermann surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Switzerland, Austria and the United States.
Is there a Zimmermann coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Zimmermann crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Zimmermann coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).