Gehrmann

Descriptive

Meaning

A man who is agile, nimble, or ready.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'gehrig' (agile, nimble) combined with 'mann' (man). The surname originated as a descriptive name indicating a person with these qualities.

About the Gehrmann Surname

A German descriptive surname combining an adjective with the word for man. The name follows the Germanic tradition of descriptive surnames with the '-mann' suffix.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and German-American communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation

People with the Gehrmann Surname

Bernard Gehrmann

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