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

Spamer, 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 Spamer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spamer in America

Spamer is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spamer surname appeared 125 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 Spamer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spamer 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 Spamer

The surname "Spamer" has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, southern Germany, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "spam," meaning "swine" or "pig." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a pig farmer or dealt with pigs in some capacity.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as "Spamer," "Spammer," and "Spamair," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and documentation during that period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Stadtbuch von München (City Book of Munich) from the late 14th century, where a "Hans Spamer" is mentioned as a resident of the city.

The name Spamer gained wider recognition in the 16th century when it was associated with a notable family of scholars and academics. Johann Spamer, born in 1525 in Nuremberg, was a renowned humanist and professor of law at the University of Ingolstadt. His son, Philipp Spamer (1552-1624), followed in his footsteps and became a respected jurist and legal scholar.

Another prominent figure with the surname Spamer was Christoph Spamer (1606-1674), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in various cities, including Nuremberg and Weissenburg. His works, such as "Theologia Moralis" and "De Christiana Perfectione," were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the name Spamer appeared in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family of artisans and craftsmen bearing this surname resided. One notable member was Johann Michael Spamer (1724-1796), a skilled woodcarver and sculptor whose works adorned various churches and buildings in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Spamer gained recognition in the field of medicine with the work of Dr. Karl Spamer (1824-1891), a physician and author from Bavaria. His publications on pediatric medicine and child development were widely acclaimed and contributed significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge in that era.

While the surname Spamer may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with notable individuals across various fields, including academia, theology, arts, and medicine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spamer

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

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

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