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

Deemer, 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 Deemer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deemer in America

Deemer is the 11846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deemer surname appeared 2,642 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Deemer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deemer 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 Deemer

The surname DEEMER is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "deme," which means "judge" or "arbiter." This suggests that the name was likely first borne by someone who held a position of authority or acted as a mediator in legal or administrative matters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, dated 1199, where a certain William le Demere is mentioned. This particular spelling variation, "le Demere," offers insight into the name's evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Deymer" and "Deymor," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations common in that era. Records from this period indicate that individuals bearing this surname were predominantly concentrated in the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.

In the 14th century, the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a census-like document, includes the name "John le Demer," further solidifying the association of the name with the legal profession or administrative roles.

One notable historical figure bearing the DEEMER surname was Sir Edward Deemer (1543-1607), a distinguished lawyer and member of the Inner Temple in London. He served as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was known for his expertise in property law.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Deemer (1620-1687), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Warwickshire. He played a significant role in the local community and served as a magistrate and Justice of the Peace.

In the 18th century, the DEEMER name gained recognition through the work of Reverend James Deemer (1735-1812), an esteemed clergyman and author from Staffordshire. His published works on theology and moral philosophy garnered widespread acclaim.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sir John Deemer (1823-1892), a highly respected barrister and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1886 until his death. His legal expertise and impartial judgments left a lasting impact on the British judicial system.

Lastly, the renowned artist and sculptor, Emily Deemer (1867-1942), hailing from Worcestershire, gained recognition for her intricate sculptures and her advocacy for women's rights in the arts during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deemer

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

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

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