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

Domer, 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 Domer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Domer in America

Domer is the 22124th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Domer surname appeared 1,169 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 Domer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Domer 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 Domer

The surname Domer is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Old German word "dorn," meaning "thorn" or "thorny bush." This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a thorny area or was associated with thorny bushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Domer surname can be found in the records of the city of Augsburg, Germany, in the late 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Dorner," "Dornner," and "Dormer," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 16th century, the Domer name gained prominence in the city of Ulm, located in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Several Domer families were influential members of the local guild system, with some working as blacksmiths, tanners, and merchants.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Domer surname spread across other parts of Germany, including Saxony and Silesia. This dispersion was likely due to economic opportunities or the migration of families seeking religious freedom during the Protestant Reformation.

One notable figure with the Domer surname was Johann Domer (1643-1707), a German Lutheran theologian and rector of the University of Wittenberg. He was known for his writings on theological topics and his involvement in the academic community of his time.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Domer (1801-1888), a German theologian and professor at the University of Berlin. He made significant contributions to the field of systematic theology and was considered a prominent figure in the Lutheran church.

In the 19th century, the Domer surname began to appear in various parts of Europe and North America as a result of emigration. For instance, Daniel Domer (1820-1892) was a German-American farmer and businessman who settled in Pennsylvania, USA.

Additionally, the Domer name can be found in historical records related to place names. For example, the village of Dornberg in Bavaria, Germany, which translates to "Thorn Mountain," may have been associated with the origin of the surname.

Throughout history, the Domer surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, clergy, farmers, and merchants, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Domer

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

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

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