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

Bookmyer, 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 Bookmyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bookmyer in America

Bookmyer is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bookmyer surname appeared 160 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 Bookmyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bookmyer 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 Bookmyer

The surname BOOKMYER is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German words "Buch" meaning "book" and "Meier" or "Meyer," which was an occupational name for a steward or overseer, particularly one who managed a farm or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOOKMYER can be found in the 14th century, when a certain Johannes Buchmeyer was mentioned in a historical document from the region of Bavaria. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were responsible for keeping records or managing accounts on large estates or manors.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name BOOKMYER began to appear more frequently in various German records and manuscripts. For example, a man named Hans Buchmayer was listed as a resident of the town of Nuremberg in 1573, while a family with the surname BOOKMYER was documented as living in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the early 1600s.

As the centuries progressed, the BOOKMYER name continued to spread across different parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions. One notable individual was Johann Bookmyer (1679-1752), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Augsburg, who was recognized for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology.

In the 19th century, many individuals bearing the BOOKMYER surname emigrated from Germany to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. One such individual was Friedrich Bookmyer (1824-1895), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful farmer and community leader.

Other notable individuals with the BOOKMYER surname include Wilhelm Bookmyer (1837-1912), a German-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraiture, and Hildegard Bookmyer (1898-1987), a renowned chemist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

While the BOOKMYER name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Germanic roots of "Buch" and "Meier," reflecting a historical connection to record-keeping, estate management, and stewardship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bookmyer

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

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 Bookmyer 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 Bookmyer 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 Bookmyer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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