KEMMERER

Occupational

Meaning

One who makes or works with combs.

Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Kamm' (comb) with the occupational suffix -erer. The surname indicates an ancestor who was a comb maker or seller.

About the KEMMERER Surname

A German occupational surname indicating an ancestor involved in comb manufacturing or trade. The surname reflects the importance of skilled craftspeople in medieval German society.

Distribution

Found primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly Germany, with diaspora communities in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records

People with the KEMMERER Surname

E.W. KEMMERER