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

Teemer, 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 Teemer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teemer in America

Teemer is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teemer surname appeared 201 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 Teemer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teemer 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 Teemer

The surname "TEEMER" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "temerian," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as an animal tamer or trainer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named "Teodric le Temere" is listed as a landowner in Oxfordshire. This spelling variation indicates that the name was subject to changes and adaptations over time.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records as "Temere" and "Temere." During this period, it was common for surnames to be derived from occupations, and the name may have been associated with individuals who worked with animals or were involved in animal husbandry.

The surname "TEEMER" can also be traced back to certain place names in England, such as Temerton in Devonshire and Temerton in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Teemer (1520-1585), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a Justice of the Peace in his county.

Another individual of note was William Teemer (1650-1712), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts and served as a rector in various parishes throughout his career.

In the 18th century, the Teemer family established itself in the American colonies, with records showing individuals with this surname residing in Virginia and Maryland. One such individual was Thomas Teemer (1745-1820), who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Pennsylvania.

Throughout the 19th century, the surname "TEEMER" continued to be found in various parts of England and the United States. Notable bearers of the name during this period include John Teemer (1810-1880), an English businessman and philanthropist who supported various charitable organizations in his hometown.

While the surname "TEEMER" is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in England. Its origins are linked to occupations and place names, and it has been borne by individuals of note throughout several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teemer

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

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

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