[Bobalu]

One of my best friends as a kid was named Zimmerman...yep, they were Jewish.

The story of the Zimmermann telegram is indeed an interesting tale.

[SoCal Pubbie]

My grandfather was in the Secret Service back in those days. He was sent to Mexico as part of an investigation as to what exactly the Germans were up to.

[Right Wing Assault]

One of my best friends as a kid was named Zimmerman...yep, they were Jewish.

One of MY best friends (50 years ago) as a kid was named Zimmerman...nope, they were CATHOLIC.

Zimmerman is a German name (ending in 'mann'). There were a number of Jews in Germany, some named Zimmerman. Most Zimmermans probably were not Jews. Often the N at the end was dropped when they came to America.