Find out how popular the last name Biemer is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Biemer.

Biemer, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Biemer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biemer in America

Biemer is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biemer surname appeared 155 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Biemer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Biemer to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Biemer

The surname BIEMER originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "bieme," which means "tree" or "wood." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent tree or forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BIEMER can be found in a 1382 document from the city of Cologne, where it was spelled as "Byemer." This spelling variation hints at the name's evolution over time and across different regions of Germany.

In the 15th century, the name BIEMER appeared in several historical records from the Rhineland region of Germany. Notably, a individual named Hans Biemer was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Bonn in 1457.

As the name spread throughout Germany, it also took on various spellings, reflecting regional dialects and local customs. For instance, in the 16th century, the name was occasionally written as "Biemmer" or "Byemmer" in parts of Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest known BIEMER families of significance can be traced back to the town of Aachen in the late 16th century. Johann Biemer, a prominent merchant born in 1572, was a respected member of the local community and played a role in the town's economic development.

Another notable figure bearing the BIEMER name was Friedrich Biemer, a German theologian and scholar who lived from 1629 to 1697. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and was highly regarded in academic circles during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the BIEMER surname gained recognition in the field of art. Johann Georg Biemer, a painter born in 1718 in Nuremberg, was renowned for his landscapes and portraiture, and his works can be found in various museums across Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, the name BIEMER continued to be associated with individuals of notable achievements. Carl Biemer, born in 1832 in Berlin, was a pioneering engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early telecommunications systems.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, the name BIEMER gained prominence in the field of literature. Helene Biemer, a German author born in 1905, was celebrated for her novels and short stories that explored themes of love, family, and the human condition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biemer

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Biemer.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Biemer was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Biemer has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Biemer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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