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

Flamer, 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 Flamer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flamer in America

Flamer is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flamer surname appeared 538 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 Flamer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flamer 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 Flamer

The surname Flamer has its origins in the Germanic word "flamme", meaning flame or blaze. This name likely originated in regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands during the Middle Ages.

The earliest known record of the name Flamer dates back to the 13th century in a German manuscript, referring to a family residing in the town of Flamersheim, near Cologne. It is believed that the name was initially an occupational surname, given to those who worked as blacksmiths or in other professions involving fire.

In the 14th century, the name Flamer appeared in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was spelled as "Flamere". This variation suggests a connection to the old Frisian word "flamer", which also meant flame or blaze.

One notable historical figure with the surname Flamer was Johann Flamer, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1535 to 1605. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential during the Protestant Reformation.

Another renowned individual with this surname was Hans Flamer, a Dutch painter who lived from 1590 to 1653. He was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Dutch art and is known for his still-life paintings and landscapes.

In the 17th century, the name Flamer appeared in records from the town of Flammersfeld, located in what is now the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. This place name is likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the Flamer family had a significant presence in the area.

During the 18th century, a notable Flamer was Johann Friedrich Flamer, a German composer and organist who lived from 1720 to 1783. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of church music in Germany.

In the 19th century, the surname Flamer was also found in parts of Switzerland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Flamere". One notable Swiss figure with this name was Karl Flamer, a politician and lawyer who lived from 1835 to 1892.

While the surname Flamer is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, with connections to various regions of Europe and notable individuals across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flamer

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

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

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