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UK surname

Kremer

An occupational surname referring to a merchant or shopkeeper, derived from the German word "Krämer."

In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Kremer surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 156, ranked #23,098, up from #31,170 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bury, West Berkshire and South Lakeland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kremer is 166 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 817.6%.

1881 census count

17

Ranked #31,170

Modern count

156

2016, ranked #23,098

Peak year

2010

166 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kremer had 17 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,170 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016, ranked #23,098.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 75 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Kremer surname distribution map

The map shows where the Kremer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Kremer surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kremer over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 17 #31,170
1891 historical 17 #32,787
1901 historical 47 #28,929
1911 historical 75 #25,322
1997 modern 120 #24,158
1998 modern 125 #24,198
1999 modern 138 #22,983
2000 modern 125 #24,351
2001 modern 116 #25,089
2002 modern 118 #25,358
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 137 #23,098
2005 modern 150 #21,786
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 158 #21,464
2008 modern 163 #21,238
2009 modern 164 #21,628
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 157 #22,574
2012 modern 147 #23,567
2013 modern 159 #22,706
2014 modern 158 #23,022
2015 modern 154 #23,306
2016 modern 156 #23,098

Geography

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Where Kremers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bury, West Berkshire, South Lakeland, Wokingham and Salford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bury 026 Bury
2 West Berkshire 004 West Berkshire
3 South Lakeland 004 South Lakeland
4 Wokingham 013 Wokingham
5 Salford 010 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kremer

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kremer surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kremer

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kremer, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Kremer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kremer household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Kremer is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kremer is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kremer falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kremer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Kremer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kremer

The surname Kremer has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Krämer," which means "merchant" or "trader." This occupational surname was initially given to individuals who worked as merchants or traders, often traveling from town to town to sell their wares.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Kramer" or "Kremer" in various German regions, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. These variations in spelling were common in the Middle Ages due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kremer can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a person named "Henricus Kremer" in the year 1187.

During the 13th century, the name Kremer appeared in various town records and chronicles, indicating its widespread use across German-speaking regions. For instance, the Annales Pragenses, a chronicle from Prague, mentions a "Johannes Kremer" in the year 1265.

Notably, the name Kremer is associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. One such figure was Johann Kremer (1510-1577), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of cartography. Another notable bearer of this surname was Wilhelm Kremer (1775-1855), a German philosopher and educator who played a pivotal role in the development of modern educational theories.

In the realm of literature, the name Kremer is associated with the German writer and poet Johann Baptist Kremer (1771-1824), who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of nature and rural life.

Another notable figure was the German artist and printmaker Georg Kremer (1846-1923), whose etchings and engravings captured the landscapes and daily life of his native Rhineland region.

The surname Kremer also found its way into the United States, where it was brought by German immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable American bearer of this surname was Rudolph Kremer (1869-1949), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Chicago.

While the surname Kremer has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of individuals with diverse backgrounds and professions. Despite its humble occupational origins, the name has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in fields ranging from science and philosophy to art and literature.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Kremer families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kremer surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 11 Kremers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.64x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 11 6.64x
Surrey 5 6.20x
Kent 1 1.77x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitechapel London in Middlesex leads with 10 Kremers recorded in 1881 and an index of 613.50x.

Place Total Index
Whitechapel London 10 613.50x
Southwark St George Martyr 5 150.15x
Milton In Gravesend 1 117.65x
St Marylebone London 1 11.31x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kremer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Martha 2
Bertha 1
Clara 1
Emma 1
Helena 1
Ida 1
Johanna 1
Lina 1
Matilda 1
Pauline 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kremer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Adolf 1
Frederick 1
James 1
Ludwig 1
Otto 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Kremer households.

Occupation Count
Tailor 3
Chief Engineer 1

FAQ

Kremer surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kremer surname in 1881?

In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Kremer surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kremer surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 156 in 2016. That gives Kremer a modern rank of #23,098.

What does the Kremer surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a merchant or shopkeeper, derived from the German word "Krämer."

What does the Kremer map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kremer bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.