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

Ermer, 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 Ermer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ermer in America

Ermer is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ermer surname appeared 432 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 Ermer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ermer 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 Ermer

The surname Ermer is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Lower Saxony and Westphalia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ermer can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the Archdiocese of Bremen, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears as "Ermere" and is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ermen," which means "poor" or "humble."

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations. In the case of Ermer, it is speculated that the name may have initially referred to individuals of humble or modest means.

As the name spread across Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, including Ermer, Ermerr, and Ermere. These variations can be found in various historical documents and records from different regions of Germany.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Ermer was Johann Ermer, a German theologian and reformer who lived during the 16th century (c. 1500-1570). He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was known for his writings on religious matters.

Another individual of note was Hans Ermer, a German artist and engraver who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries (c. 1470-1535). His works, which included woodcuts and engravings, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are still appreciated by art historians today.

In the 17th century, the name Ermer appeared in the records of the city of Lübeck, where a merchant named Joachim Ermer (c. 1620-1678) was active in trade and commerce. His business dealings and transactions are documented in the city's archives.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there was a German philosopher and theologian named Johann Friedrich Ermer (1711-1780), who was known for his writings on ethics and morality. His works were influential in academic circles of the time.

Finally, in the late 19th century, a German historian named Friedrich Ermer (1852-1923) gained recognition for his research and publications on the history of the German states and the Holy Roman Empire.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname Ermer throughout history, demonstrating the diverse backgrounds and contributions associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ermer

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

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

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