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

Roemer, 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 Roemer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roemer in America

Roemer is the 9186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roemer surname appeared 3,551 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Roemer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roemer 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 Roemer

The surname Roemer is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the word "Römer," which referred to someone from Rome or someone who had traveled to Rome. This surname likely originated in various regions of Germany where there were significant populations of Italians or individuals with ties to the Roman Empire.

In the 13th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, including Romer, Romere, and Romere. Some of the earliest documented instances of this surname can be found in medieval records from cities like Cologne and Nuremberg. For example, a merchant named Johann Roemer is mentioned in a trade register from Cologne in 1287.

The name Roemer also held significance in religious contexts. In the 15th century, a monk named Friedrich Roemer was renowned for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. He lived from 1415 to 1492 and served as the abbot of a Benedictine monastery in Bamberg.

During the Renaissance period, the name Roemer gained prominence among artists and intellectuals. One notable figure was the German painter and printmaker Georg Roemer, who lived from 1506 to 1569. His intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and mythological scenes were highly regarded in his time.

In the 17th century, the name Roemer was associated with scientific achievements. The astronomer and mathematician Ole Rømer, born in Denmark in 1644, made groundbreaking discoveries regarding the finite speed of light. His work laid the foundation for modern astrophysics and earned him a place in the annals of scientific history.

Another prominent individual with the surname Roemer was the German philosopher and writer August Wilhelm Roemer, who lived from 1767 to 1834. He was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement and is best known for his philosophical writings on aesthetics and the relationship between art and nature.

Throughout the centuries, the Roemer surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, scientists, and religious figures. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has maintained a significant presence in German-speaking regions and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural heritage associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roemer

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

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

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