Rothermel Family History

German: variant of Rothärmel literally ‘red sleeve’ a nickname referring to the medieval fashion for bicolored garments.

For example, this fashion included a tunic consisting of a different colored bodice and red sleeves.

The term reflects the historical significance of color in clothing during the medieval period.

Such bicolored garments often indicated status or profession in various cultures.

Therefore, 'Rothärmel' serves as both a descriptive term and a cultural reference from that era.