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

Volmert, 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 Volmert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volmert in America

Volmert is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volmert surname appeared 118 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 Volmert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Volmert 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 Volmert

The surname Volmert is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the German word "vollmert," which loosely translates to "full of merit" or "highly valued." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were esteemed or held in high regard within their communities.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name Volmert can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, primarily in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One such reference appears in the annals of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Volmert is mentioned as a respected merchant and member of the local guilds in the year 1412.

Further evidence of the name's antiquity can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the German principality of Anhalt, which includes a record of a landowner named Konrad Volmert in the year 1489.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, with forms such as Volmerth, Folmert, and Vollmert appearing in various records throughout the centuries. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One notable figure bearing the Volmert surname was Johann Volmert (1535-1602), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and served as a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg.

Another prominent individual was Katharina Volmert (1598-1673), a German midwife and herbalist renowned for her contributions to the field of obstetrics. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies made her a respected figure in her community.

In the 18th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Georg Volmert (1718-1788), a German artist and engraver celebrated for his intricate copper engravings depicting landscapes and architectural landmarks.

The Volmert surname also found its way into the literary world with the writer and philosopher Friedrich Volmert (1822-1891), whose works explored themes of morality, ethics, and the human condition.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Elise Volmert (1860-1942), a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to establishing educational opportunities for girls and promoting gender equality in a time when such endeavors were groundbreaking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volmert

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

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

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