Ermel Family History
Ermel Name Meaning
German: from Middle High German ermel ‘sleeve’ a metonymic occupational name for a sleeve maker. Alternatively it may have been a nickname for someone who wore clothing with conspicuous sleeves; in medieval times the size of sleeves was regulated by luxury laws. German: from a pet form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with Erm from erm irm ‘all-encompassing great’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Armel In some cases possibly also Breton: variant of Armel
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022