Rothermel

Meaning

A surname possibly derived from a place name or combining 'rother' (red) with 'mel' (a mill or clearing).

Etymology

The surname may derive from German elements, possibly 'rot' (red) combined with 'mel' (mill or clearing), or it may originate from a specific German geographical location. The exact etymology remains uncertain.

About the Rothermel Surname

A German surname with uncertain topographic origins, possibly indicating a mill or clearing associated with the color red. The name reflects German settlement patterns and geographical naming conventions.

Distribution

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

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation; primarily a regional German surname.

People with the Rothermel Surname