UK surname
A surname derived from the French word meaning "a palm tree".
In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Pamer surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 20, ranked #36,679, down from #33,288 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Alton, Ribbesford (Bewdley), Abberley, Rock and Ipswich St Nicholas, Ipswich St Mary at Elms. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pamer is 125 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 400.0%.
1881 census count
4
Ranked #33,288
Modern count
20
2016, ranked #36,679
Peak year
1861
125 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pamer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pamer surname density by area, 1861 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 | 30 | #27,891 |
| 1861 | historical | 125 | #17,678 |
| 1881 | historical | 4 | #33,288 |
| 1891 | historical | 61 | #29,103 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 27 | #30,437 |
| 1997 | modern | 15 | #36,409 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 6 | #37,883 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 12 | #37,292 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 14 | #37,161 |
| 2015 | modern | 17 | #36,887 |
| 2016 | modern | 20 | #36,679 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Alton, Ribbesford (Bewdley), Abberley, Rock, Ipswich St Nicholas, Ipswich St Mary at Elms, Fulbourn and Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon). 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 | Alton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Ribbesford (Bewdley), Abberley, Rock | Worcestershire |
| 3 | Ipswich St Nicholas, Ipswich St Mary at Elms | Suffolk |
| 4 | Fulbourn | Cambridgeshire |
| 5 | Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) | Northumberland |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pamer 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 Pamer, 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 Pamer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pamer 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, Pamer 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 Pamer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pamer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Pamer is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "pamer," which means "one who beats or strikes." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pamer can be found in the town of Nürnberg, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in municipal records from the late 1500s. It is likely that the name spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions during this period.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Hans Pamer (1602-1673) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Augsburg. His innovations in timekeeping mechanisms and intricate clockwork designs brought recognition to the Pamer name during that era.
Moving into the 18th century, the Pamer surname appears to have gained some presence in the region of Saxony. Records from the town of Zwickau indicate a family by the name of Pamer residing there in the early 1700s.
One of the most prominent individuals bearing the Pamer surname was Friedrich Pamer (1781-1856), a German philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Leipzig. His writings on metaphysics and moral philosophy garnered significant attention during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, a branch of the Pamer family settled in the Prussian province of Silesia, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. Johann Pamer (1822-1901), a successful businessman from Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), was a notable figure from this era.
As the Pamer name spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, various spelling variations emerged, including Pahmer, Pammer, and Pammer. While the name may have evolved over time, its Germanic roots and connections to the metalworking and artisan trades remain an essential part of its historical narrative.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pamer 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. Durham leads with 2 Pamers recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.30x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chilton in Durham leads with 2 Pamers recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton | 2 | 5000.00x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 69.93x |
| Rotherham | 1 | 454.55x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pamer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Sarah | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pamer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Pamer households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| Hawker | 1 |
| Housemaid At Hotel | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Pamer surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 20 in 2016. That gives Pamer a modern rank of #36,679.
A surname derived from the French word meaning "a palm tree".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pamer 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.