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

Hymer, 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 Hymer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hymer in America

Hymer is the 25459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hymer surname appeared 971 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 Hymer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hymer 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 Hymer

The surname Hymer is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hymel," which means "hop plant" or "hop vine." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone who lived near or worked with hop vines, which were used in the production of beer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195, where a person named Walter Hymer is mentioned. The name is also found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists individuals with the name Hymer residing in various counties across England.

In the 14th century, the name is recorded in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a John Hymere is listed as a taxpayer. This variation in spelling, with the addition of the letter "e" at the end, was not uncommon during that time period.

The name Hymer has also been linked to certain place names in England. For example, there is a village called Hymer in Derbyshire, which may have been named after an early settler with the surname. Additionally, the name has been associated with the village of Himer in Lincolnshire, which could be another potential origin of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Hymer throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas Hymer (c. 1540-1616), an English diplomat and politician who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1598.
2. John Hymer (1685-1757), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works.
3. William Hymer (1756-1839), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of Admiral.
4. Elizabeth Hymer (1810-1892), an English author and philanthropist known for her work in improving the lives of factory workers.
5. Alfred Hymer (1861-1926), a British businessman and industrialist who founded the Hymer Engineering Company in Birmingham.

The surname Hymer has a rich history and a strong connection to various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Derbyshire. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language, and it has been associated with various occupations and locations throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hymer

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

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

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