Jerman Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

If your family name is Jerman, its origin lies with German, an English surname.

What is the meaning of Jerman?

Its meaning, shared with German, is “Brother”. The 2010 census count for Jerman in the United States was 1,196, good for rank 21,750.

Is Jerman the same name as German?

Only a small detail separates the spellings: Jerman has “j” where German has “g”. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. Other spellings include Germano, Germain and Germanas.

Does every Jerman family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the German surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Jerman family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.