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

Wamer, 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 Wamer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wamer in America

Wamer is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wamer surname appeared 208 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 Wamer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wamer 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 Wamer

The surname WAMER is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "wamme," which means "belly" or "paunch." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was portly or rotund.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name WAMER can be found in the village records of Biberach, a town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. These records, dating back to the late 1500s, mention a family with the surname WAMER residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Switzerland and Austria. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, including Wammer, Wammler, and Wammerl.

The WAMER surname has also been linked to certain place names in Germany, such as Wammersdorf and Wammersbach. These locations likely derived their names from the same root word as the surname, suggesting a connection between the name and specific geographic areas.

Notable individuals with the surname WAMER include Johann Wamer (1633-1697), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another prominent figure was Heinrich Wamer (1785-1856), a German painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

In the 19th century, the name WAMER began to appear in records outside of Europe as families emigrated to other parts of the world. For example, in 1842, a family by the name of WAMER settled in the United States, establishing roots in the state of Pennsylvania.

Other notable individuals with the WAMER surname include Wilhelm Wamer (1876-1952), a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy, and Karl Wamer (1901-1977), an Austrian writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and the human experience.

Throughout its history, the WAMER surname has maintained a strong presence in German-speaking regions, while also spreading to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. Despite its relatively modest origins, the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, solidifying its place in the annals of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wamer

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

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

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