Show ContentsGierman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Early Origins of the Gierman family

The surname Gierman was first found in Hamburg, where the name Gierman 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 Gierman family

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Gierman Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Gierman family

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United States Gierman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gierman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Janna Gierman, who settled in America in 1857


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