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

Gajmer, 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 Gajmer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gajmer in America

Gajmer is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gajmer surname appeared 127 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 Gajmer.

The history of the last name Gajmer

The surname GAJMER has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "gajamara," which translates to "elephant killer" or "one who kills elephants." The name likely originated during the medieval period, when hunting elephants was a common practice among certain communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name GAJMER can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document contains detailed records of the various clans and communities residing in the Mughal Empire, including those bearing the name GAJMER.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the GAJMER name appeared in several historical records and manuscripts from the Punjab region. These records often referred to individuals with this surname as skilled hunters or warriors who were known for their bravery and prowess in combat.

The name GAJMER has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region. For example, the town of Gajmergarh, located in present-day Pakistan, is believed to have been named after a prominent GAJMER family that once resided in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname GAJMER. One such individual was Bhai Gajmer Singh (1720-1789), a prominent Sikh military commander who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another notable GAJMER was Mian Gajmer Khan (1810-1875), a powerful landowner and chieftain from the Gujranwala district of Punjab. He was known for his wealth and influence, as well as his patronage of various educational and religious institutions.

In the 20th century, Sardar Bahadur Sir Gajmer Singh (1892-1967) was a prominent Indian politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of Punjab Province and later as the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

The name GAJMER has also been associated with several literary and artistic figures. For instance, Gajmer Nath Brahman (1915-1985) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer, known for his contributions to the literary landscape of the region.

Another notable figure was Gajmer Singh Gill (1936-2018), a celebrated Punjabi artist and sculptor whose works have been widely exhibited and acclaimed both in India and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gajmer

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

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 Gajmer 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.

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

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