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

Remmers, 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 Remmers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Remmers in America

Remmers is the 21660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Remmers surname appeared 1,203 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 Remmers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Remmers 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 Remmers

The surname Remmers is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "remmer," which referred to a type of craftsman who worked with ropes and tackle, particularly in the shipbuilding industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Remmers name can be found in the records of the city of Hamburg, where a family by the name of Remmers was registered as residents in the late 1500s. The name was also prevalent in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas with strong maritime traditions.

In the 17th century, the Remmers surname appeared in various historical records, including church records and tax registers. One notable figure was Hans Remmers, a shipwright born in Lübeck in 1632, who was renowned for his skilled craftsmanship in building and repairing ships.

As the centuries progressed, the Remmers name spread across different regions of Europe, with some variations in spelling occurring. In the Netherlands, for example, the name was sometimes spelled as "Remmers" or "Remmer," while in Scandinavia, it was occasionally written as "Remmers" or "Remmersen."

During the 19th century, several individuals with the Remmers surname made notable contributions in various fields. Johann Remmers (1805-1879), a German philosopher and educator, was renowned for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy. Wilhelm Remmers (1842-1908), a German-American engineer, played a pivotal role in the development of early steam engines and industrial machinery.

Another prominent figure was Elise Remmers (1859-1928), a Norwegian painter and artist who gained recognition for her landscape and portrait paintings. Her works are displayed in several art galleries and museums across Scandinavia.

In the 20th century, the Remmers surname continued to be associated with various accomplishments. Hans Remmers (1904-1987), a German-American psychologist, made significant contributions to the field of personality assessment and psychological testing. Kurt Remmers (1920-2001), a German-American scientist, was renowned for his research in applied physics and materials science.

While the Remmers surname may have originated from a specific occupation, it has since evolved to encompass individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Remmers

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

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

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