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Zimmermann

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German, Jewish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtsɪ.mɐ.ˌman/(German)
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Meaning & History

From the German word for "carpenter", derived from Middle High German zimber "timber, wood" and mann "man".

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VariantsZimmerman(German) Zimman(Jewish)

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Entry updated July 2, 2017

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