BRAMMER
Brammer
The surname Brammer is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Brant" or "Brand" combined with the word "mere," meaning a lake or pond. The name was originally given to individuals living near a lake or pond, or perhaps a marshy area.
The first recorded instance of the surname Brammer dates back to the 13th century in Norfolk, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout various regions of England, with concentrations found in Norfolk, Yorkshire, and West Midlands.
Those bearing the surname Brammer have historically been associated with a variety of occupations, including farming, fishing, and carpentry. The name has also been linked to individuals involved in the production of beer or ale, as "bram" can refer to the foam or scum that forms on fermenting liquor.
Variants of the name Brammer include Branner, Branmar, and Bramer. Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Brammer have made notable contributions to British society in various fields, including the arts, business, and academia.
Today, the surname Brammer continues to be found in England and other parts of the world, carried by individuals proud of their English heritage and the history associated with the name.
There are approximately 1,942 people named Brammer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,316th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Brammer.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Andrea
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Karen
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
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