DETTMER
Dettmer
Origin and Meaning: Dettmer is a British surname of German origin derived from the personal name "Dietmar", which combines the Old High German elements "diot" meaning 'people' and "mari" meaning 'famous'. The surname Dettmer signifies 'famous among the people'.
History: The Dettmer surname is believed to have been brought to Britain by German immigrants during various periods of history. The earliest records of the name date back to the 18th century in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with significant German communities such as London and Yorkshire.
Distribution: The Dettmer surname is relatively rare in the UK, with a small number of individuals bearing the name scattered across different regions. According to census records, the surname may be more prevalent in specific areas that historically had German settlements.
Notable Individuals:
- John Dettmer (b. 1955): Notable archaeologist known for his contributions to the study of medieval European history.
- Sophie Dettmer (b. 1990): Rising British artist specialising in abstract paintings.
Variants: Variants of the Dettmer surname may include Dettmar, Detmer, Dieckmann, and Dimmer, reflecting different regional pronunciations and historical alterations of the name.
References:
- Reaney, Percy H. and Wilson, Richard M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1995.
- Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1989.
There are approximately 138 people named Dettmer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dettmer.
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
- Charles
- Christopher
- Douglas
- Duncan
- George
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Roger
- Sean
Female
- Amy
- Catherine
- Christine
- Clare
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Katie
- Lilian
- Louisa
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Wilma
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