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

Jesmer, 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 Jesmer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jesmer in America

Jesmer is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jesmer surname appeared 373 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 Jesmer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jesmer 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 Jesmer

The surname Jesmer is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It likely originated in the southern regions of Germany, such as Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg. The name is believed to be derived from the Germanic word "jesm," meaning "yeast" or "fermentation," suggesting a connection to brewing or baking trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jesmer can be found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a historic town in Bavaria, in the year 1587. The entry lists a certain "Hans Jesmer," indicating that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various municipal records and legal documents from the town of Nuremberg, a major center of trade and craftsmanship in southern Germany. These records mention several Jesmer families engaged in various professions, including brewers, bakers, and merchants.

During the 18th century, the Jesmer name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions. Notably, a renowned theologian and philosopher named Johann Georg Jesmer (1701-1776) hailed from the city of Würzburg in Bavaria. His scholarly works on ethics and metaphysics were widely read and influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

As the 19th century dawned, the Jesmer name began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and emigration. One notable figure from this period was the Austrian painter and artist Josef Jesmer (1829-1905), known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in the Austrian countryside.

Another significant bearer of the Jesmer name was the German industrialist and entrepreneur Wilhelm Jesmer (1855-1932). He founded the Jesmer Machinery Company in Cologne, which became a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment and machinery in the early 20th century.

Over time, the Jesmer surname has spread across various countries and continents, with families bearing this name making their mark in diverse fields and professions. However, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jesmer

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

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

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