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

Olmer, 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 Olmer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olmer in America

Olmer is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olmer surname appeared 172 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 Olmer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olmer 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 Olmer

The surname OLMER is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "holm" and "mere," which collectively translate to "a homestead near a pool or body of water." The earliest known records of the name date back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various forms such as "Holmere" and "Olmere" in local registers and land charters.

During the late 13th century, the name OLMER was found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, suggesting that the family had established a presence in the region. It is worth noting that many surnames of this era were derived from topographical features or the locations where families resided, reflecting the agricultural and rural lifestyles of the time.

In the 14th century, the name OLMER appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, indicating the family's migration or expansion into other parts of England. One notable individual bearing this surname was John Olmer, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, in the late 1300s.

The 15th century saw the emergence of variations in the spelling of the name, such as "Olmere" and "Olmor," as recorded in various parish registers across England. During this period, a notable figure named William Olmer (born circa 1425) was a respected merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, known for his philanthropic endeavors and contributions to the local community.

As the centuries progressed, the OLMER surname continued to be found in various historical records and documents. In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Thomas Olmer (1543-1612) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Rector of St. Giles-in-the-Fields in London.

The 17th century saw the name OLMER appearing in the parish records of Gloucestershire, where a family of that name owned and cultivated lands near the village of Painswick. One notable figure from this period was Robert Olmer (1612-1679), a celebrated English playwright and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during the Restoration era.

By the 18th century, the OLMER surname had spread across various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in diverse fields. One such individual was Jonathan Olmer (1734-1807), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

Throughout the 19th century, the OLMER name continued to be represented in various walks of life. Notable figures included Elizabeth Olmer (1811-1892), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, and Samuel Olmer (1846-1918), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in his hometown of Manchester.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olmer

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

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

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