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

Pomerlee, 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 Pomerlee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pomerlee in America

Pomerlee is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pomerlee surname appeared 104 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 Pomerlee.

The history of the last name Pomerlee

The surname Pomerlee has its roots in medieval England, originating from the Old English words "pomer" meaning apple, and "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing. This indicates that the name likely referred to someone who lived near an apple orchard or a clearing where apple trees grew.

The earliest recorded instance of this surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Pomereleia." This ancient record suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with slightly different spellings, such as "Pomerelye" and "Pomerlee." These variations highlight the evolution of the name over time and the influence of regional dialects.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir William Pomerlee, a prominent landowner and knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III (1312-1377). He is mentioned in several historical documents related to land ownership and military service.

In the 15th century, the name Pomerlee was associated with the village of Pomerlee in Somerset, England. This village likely derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname, indicating a connection between the place and the family name.

Another noteworthy figure was John Pomerlee, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the 16th century. He was a fellow at Oxford University and is mentioned in academic records from that time.

During the 17th century, the Pomerlee family gained prominence in the county of Gloucestershire, where they owned significant land holdings. One member, Thomas Pomerlee (1612-1678), was a respected local magistrate and served as a justice of the peace.

In the 18th century, the name Pomerlee appeared in various parish records and legal documents across England, indicating the widespread distribution of families bearing this surname.

One of the most famous individuals with this name was Sir Robert Pomerlee (1745-1818), a highly decorated naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership in numerous battles against the French.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pomerlee

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

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

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