How common is the Grimm surname?

There are approximately 12,000 people with the surname Grimm in the United States.

Are there Grimm soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 245 soldiers with the Grimm surname appear in Civil War records.

Grimm

Q: What does the surname Grimm mean?

The surname Grimm means "A person who is fierce, stern, or grim in appearance or demeanor.". It is of German origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

A person who is fierce, stern, or grim in appearance or demeanor.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'grimm' meaning fierce or cruel. The name originated as a descriptive epithet for someone with a stern or forbidding nature.

About the Grimm Surname

A German descriptive surname indicating a stern or fierce character. The name is most famous through the Grimm brothers, collectors of German fairy tales.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 12,000 bearers in the United States #1,040 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with diaspora communities worldwide.

Grimm Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Grimm Surname

Peter Grimm

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Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 12,000

War Records

245 soldiers with the Grimm surname found in Civil War records.

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