Zimmermann

Occupational

Meaning

A carpenter or person who works with wood.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'zimmerman,' from the Old High German 'zimbar,' meaning timber or wood. The surname indicates someone who worked as a carpenter or woodworker.

About the Zimmermann Surname

Zimmermann is an occupational surname indicating a carpenter or woodworker. Carpenters were essential craftspeople in medieval communities, making this a widespread and respected surname.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking regions, with concentrations in areas with significant timber resources and construction activities.