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

Wymer, 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 Wymer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wymer in America

Wymer is the 10686th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wymer surname appeared 2,991 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 Wymer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wymer 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 Wymer

The surname WYMER is of English origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wimmer," meaning a measure or bushel, referring to an occupation or someone who measured goods.

The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 13th century, with references found in various historical documents such as the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a William Wymer was listed in Oxfordshire. The name also appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where a John Wymere was mentioned.

In the 14th century, the name was found in various spelling variations, including Wymer, Wimer, and Wymere, reflecting the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Wymer, a landowner in Worcestershire, whose name was recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name continued to be prominent in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Sussex, and Worcestershire. In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524, a John Wymer was listed in Oxfordshire, while a Richard Wymer was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1628.

One of the earliest known references to the name in literature can be found in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned English poet of the 14th century. In his famous work, "The Canterbury Tales," Chaucer mentions a character named "Wymer the Miller," suggesting that the name was associated with the occupation of a miller or someone involved in the production or measurement of grain.

Notable individuals bearing the surname WYMER throughout history include:

1. John Wymer (c. 1380 - 1450), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Oxfordshire.
2. William Wymer (c. 1520 - 1589), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London.
3. Elizabeth Wymer (c. 1610 - 1680), a Puritan writer and poet from Worcestershire.
4. Thomas Wymer (1670 - 1737), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Sussex.
5. Sir Henry Wymer (1815 - 1892), a British military officer who served in the Crimean War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry.

While the surname WYMER is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with various occupations, from landowners and merchants to writers and military figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wymer

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

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

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