UK surname
A surname from the Yiddish word "lumer" meaning flame or light.
In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Lumer surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 14, ranked #37,178, down from #31,914 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, Jarrow and Boston (incl. Boston allotments). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lumer is 144 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16.7%.
1881 census count
12
Ranked #31,914
Modern count
14
2016, ranked #37,178
Peak year
1891
144 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lumer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lumer surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 3 | #32,890 |
| 1861 | historical | 118 | #18,512 |
| 1881 | historical | 12 | #31,914 |
| 1891 | historical | 144 | #18,842 |
| 1901 | historical | 17 | #32,146 |
| 1911 | historical | 27 | #30,437 |
| 1997 | modern | 11 | #36,912 |
| 1998 | modern | 9 | #37,189 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 13 | #36,635 |
| 2001 | modern | 12 | #36,612 |
| 2002 | modern | 10 | #36,902 |
| 2003 | modern | 11 | #36,842 |
| 2004 | modern | 10 | #37,096 |
| 2005 | modern | 11 | #37,065 |
| 2006 | modern | 11 | #37,118 |
| 2007 | modern | 11 | #37,217 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 11 | #37,336 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 13 | #37,191 |
| 2012 | modern | 14 | #37,078 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2015 | modern | 14 | #37,157 |
| 2016 | modern | 14 | #37,178 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, Jarrow, Boston (incl. Boston allotments), Stranton and Sheffield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | Jarrow | Durham |
| 3 | Boston (incl. Boston allotments) | Lincolnshire |
| 4 | Stranton | Durham |
| 5 | Sheffield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lumer surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lumer, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Lumer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lumer household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Lumer is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lumer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lumer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lumer has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "lummer," which means "a loafer" or "an idler." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as lazy or idle.
Historically, the name Lumer can be traced back to various parts of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in church records and tax rolls from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
One notable mention of the name Lumer can be found in the Neustadt Book of Citizens, a historical document from the city of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in Bavaria, dated around 1600. This record lists several individuals with the surname Lumer, suggesting that the name was well-established in the region at that time.
The earliest recorded individual with the surname Lumer is Hans Lumer, born in 1543 in the town of Fürth, Bavaria. Another early bearer of the name was Johann Lumer, who was born in 1587 in the village of Kirchheim, near Leipzig, Saxony.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the surname Lumer. In the 18th century, Johann Georg Lumer (1716-1799) was a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, known for his intricate and precise timepieces. In the 19th century, Friedrich Lumer (1821-1892) was a German painter and lithographer, known for his landscape and genre scenes.
Other notable bearers of the name include Gustav Lumer (1839-1909), a German historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Reformation in Germany, and Alfred Lumer (1889-1962), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Berlin after World War II.
While the surname Lumer has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lumer surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 9 Lumers recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.70x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 9 | 7.70x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 5.07x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.86x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 6 Lumers recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.96x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Islington London | 6 | 52.96x |
| Leigh | 2 | 6666.67x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 39.45x |
| Great Driffield | 1 | 416.67x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 86.96x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lumer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Lumer surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 14 in 2016. That gives Lumer a modern rank of #37,178.
A surname from the Yiddish word "lumer" meaning flame or light.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lumer bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.