Gehrmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The surname Gehrmann is a derivation of the Old High German "ger" meaning "spear" or "javelin."

Early Origins of the Gehrmann family

The surname Gehrmann was first found in Hamburg, where the name Gehrmann came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging medieval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired greater properties, some of which were located in other countries.

Early History of the Gehrmann family

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Gehrmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Germann, Gehrmann, Giermann, Geremann, Germany and others.

Early Notables of the Gehrmann family

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Gehrmann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gehrmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Fritz Gehrmann, who came from Bremen to New York city in 1848

Contemporary Notables of the name Gehrmann (post 1700) +

Donald Arthur Gehrmann (1927-2022), American middle-distance runner at the 1948 Summer Olympics