Grimmer Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

The last name Grimmer is one of the recorded forms of Grimm, a German family name.

What is the meaning of Grimmer?

Taken at its root, Grimmer points to “Grim, fierce”.

Is Grimmer the same name as Grimm?

The ending -er in Grimmer marks a German derivative of Grimm. Other spellings include Grimme and Grim.

Does every Grimmer family have a crest?

Looking for a Grimmer coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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