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

Ziemer, 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 Ziemer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziemer in America

Ziemer is the 13166th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziemer surname appeared 2,322 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 Ziemer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ziemer 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 Ziemer

The surname Ziemer is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in the regions of central and northern Germany. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "zimmer," which referred to a room or chamber, suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for someone who lived or worked in a specific type of dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ziemer can be found in the historical documents of the city of Lübeck, dating back to the 14th century. During this time, the name appeared as "Zymmer" or "Zymermann," indicating its connection to the Old German word for a carpenter or woodworker.

In the 16th century, the Ziemer surname started gaining prominence in the region of Saxony, where it was often associated with families involved in the construction and woodworking trades. Notable individuals bearing this name from this era include Hans Ziemer (1501-1572), a renowned woodcarver and architect from Leipzig.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ziemer, Zimmer, and Zimmermann. These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation differences, but they all shared a common root in the Old German word for a room or chamber.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ziemer surname began appearing in historical records and documents across a wider geographical area, including parts of modern-day Poland, Austria, and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Johann Christoph Ziemer (1742-1802), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Saxony.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm Ziemer (1876-1945), a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party who served as a member of the Reichstag during the Weimar Republic.

Throughout its history, the Ziemer surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, ranging from carpenters and woodworkers to architects, musicians, and politicians. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone's dwelling or occupation, it has evolved into a distinctive surname with a rich cultural heritage rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziemer

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

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

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