Hironimus

Patronymic

Meaning

Sacred name, derived from the Greek name Hieronymus meaning 'holy name'.

Etymology

A Latinized form of the Greek name Hieronymus, composed of 'hieros' (sacred, holy) and 'onoma' (name). The surname developed from the given name through patronymic or occupational associations.

About the Hironimus Surname

An uncommon surname derived from the classical name Hieronymus. The name reflects religious or scholarly associations common in medieval naming practices.

Distribution

Rare, found primarily in German-speaking regions and scattered in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Hironimus Surname

Helen Hironimus

Superintendent of the Federal Institution for Women at Dallas, Texas