Clymer

The surname Clymer is of English origin and has its roots in medieval England. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English word "cleomere," meaning a meadow or patch of land by a brook. The surname Clymer may have been used to describe someone who lived near such a place.

Variants of the surname Clymer include Climer, Clymo, Clomar, and Climar. The Clymer surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Clymer include Sir Herbert Clymer, a renowned British archaeologist, and Emma Clymer, a prominent British author.

The surname Clymer carries with it a sense of English heritage and history, reflecting the rural landscapes and communities of medieval England.

There are approximately 71 people named Clymer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Clymer.

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
  • Graham
  • Mark
  • Peter
  • Phillip

Female

  • Caroline
  • Janet
  • Julie
  • Michelle
  • Olivia

Similar and related surnames

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