UK surname
A surname of German origin referring to someone with a speech impediment or stutter.
In the 1881 census there were 79 people recorded with the Stammer surname, ranking it #22,357 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 46, ranked #35,126, down from #22,357 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Saviour Southwark, Paddington and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stammer is 137 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 41.8%.
1881 census count
79
Ranked #22,357
Modern count
46
2016, ranked #35,126
Peak year
1911
137 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stammer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stammer surname density by area, 1911 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 | 118 | #15,362 |
| 1861 | historical | 108 | #19,856 |
| 1881 | historical | 79 | #22,357 |
| 1891 | historical | 124 | #20,818 |
| 1901 | historical | 113 | #21,296 |
| 1911 | historical | 137 | #18,880 |
| 1997 | modern | 64 | #31,233 |
| 1998 | modern | 67 | #31,282 |
| 1999 | modern | 65 | #31,605 |
| 2000 | modern | 62 | #31,939 |
| 2001 | modern | 60 | #31,985 |
| 2002 | modern | 56 | #32,753 |
| 2003 | modern | 54 | #32,990 |
| 2004 | modern | 60 | #32,684 |
| 2005 | modern | 51 | #33,701 |
| 2006 | modern | 54 | #33,780 |
| 2007 | modern | 53 | #34,115 |
| 2008 | modern | 48 | #34,629 |
| 2009 | modern | 47 | #34,856 |
| 2010 | modern | 54 | #34,582 |
| 2011 | modern | 52 | #34,688 |
| 2012 | modern | 47 | #34,992 |
| 2013 | modern | 46 | #35,110 |
| 2014 | modern | 47 | #35,097 |
| 2015 | modern | 46 | #35,109 |
| 2016 | modern | 46 | #35,126 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Saviour Southwark, Paddington, London parishes, Preston and Lambeth. 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 Saviour Southwark | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Preston | Sussex |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stammer 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 Stammer, 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 Stammer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stammer 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, Stammer 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 Stammer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stammer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stammer is of German origin, derived from the Low German word "stammeren" or the Middle Low German word "stammeren," meaning "to stammer" or "to stutter." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a speech impediment or stutter.
The earliest recorded instances of the Stammer surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Stammer, a merchant recorded in historical records from the city of Lübeck in 1376.
During the Middle Ages, the Stammer name appeared in various spellings, such as Stammere, Stamere, and Stameryn, reflecting the regional variations in language and dialects at the time. The name was particularly prevalent in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
In the 16th century, the Stammer surname gained prominence with the rise of the Protestant Reformation. One notable figure was Johann Stammer, a Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived from 1490 to 1542. He played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in the city of Riga, modern-day Latvia.
Another historical figure with the Stammer surname was Johann Gottfried Stammer, a German composer and organist who lived from 1717 to 1765. He was known for his contributions to the development of church music and organ compositions during the Baroque period.
In the 19th century, Carl Stammer, a German artist and illustrator (1807-1870), gained recognition for his landscape paintings and illustrations of German folklore and fairy tales.
The Stammer surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and immigration. One notable bearer of the name was Christian Stammer, a German immigrant to the United States who fought in the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in 1864.
While the Stammer surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established and respected surname, with bearers contributing to various fields throughout history, including religion, music, art, and military service.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stammer 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 28 Stammers recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.59x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 28 | 3.59x |
| Surrey | 13 | 3.42x |
| Sussex | 12 | 9.12x |
| Suffolk | 10 | 10.52x |
| Berkshire | 5 | 8.54x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.52x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 1.88x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 1.52x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 2.12x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 2.02x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Paddington London in Middlesex leads with 12 Stammers recorded in 1881 and an index of 41.83x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington London | 12 | 41.83x |
| Brighton | 10 | 37.68x |
| Stow Upland | 7 | 2258.06x |
| Kensington London | 6 | 13.83x |
| Clewer | 5 | 208.33x |
| Lambeth | 4 | 5.88x |
| Morley | 4 | 99.50x |
| Shoreditch London | 4 | 11.82x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 4 | 25.48x |
| Birmingham | 3 | 4.57x |
| Southwark St Saviour | 3 | 74.81x |
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 7.20x |
| Thornham Parva | 3 | 7500.00x |
| Alverstoke | 2 | 34.54x |
| Bethnal Green London | 2 | 5.90x |
| Slaugham | 2 | 465.12x |
| Aldershot | 1 | 18.66x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 2.01x |
| Great Shelford | 1 | 384.62x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 8.23x |
| Iver | 1 | 163.93x |
| Sutton | 1 | 36.36x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stammer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Stammer 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 Stammer households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 14 |
| Ag Labourer | 2 |
| Annuitant | 2 |
| Chemical Labr (Mf) | 2 |
| House Painter | 2 |
| Apprentice | 1 |
| Boot Binder | 1 |
| Boot Maker | 1 |
| Bootmaker | 1 |
| Carpenter Journeyman | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Commercial Clerk | 1 |
| Cook Domestic Servt | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Drapers Asst Unempld | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Glazier & Painter | 1 |
| House Decorator | 1 |
| House Keeper | 1 |
| Housekeeper Dom Servt | 1 |
| Infant | 1 |
| Market Gardner | 1 |
| Market Porter | 1 |
| Milkman | 1 |
| Milliner (Office) | 1 |
| Monthly Nurse | 1 |
| N K | 1 |
| Office Boy | 1 |
| Railway Porter | 1 |
| Rule Maker (Iron) | 1 |
| Shoemaker | 1 |
| Teacher At A Private School | 1 |
| Upholster | 1 |
| Wastepaper Warehouseman | 1 |
| Watchmakers Appren | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 79 people were recorded with the Stammer surname. That placed it at #22,357 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 46 in 2016. That gives Stammer a modern rank of #35,126.
A surname of German origin referring to someone with a speech impediment or stutter.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stammer 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.