Gomer

Gomer is a British surname with origins rooted in Welsh ancestry. It is derived from the Old Welsh personal name "Gwomar", which means someone who is cultured or refined. The name is believed to date back to ancient times and has been found in historical records throughout Wales and England.

The use of the surname Gomer can be traced back to the early medieval period, where it was commonly used as a patronymic name, denoting a person's lineage or ancestry. Over time, the surname became established as a hereditary family name, passed down from one generation to the next.

Various branches of the Gomer family have been recorded across different regions of the United Kingdom, with notable individuals bearing the surname making contributions to a wide range of fields, including academia, the arts, and business.

Today, the surname Gomer remains relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its Welsh roots and heritage.

There are approximately 325 people named Gomer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Gomer.

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
  • Daniel
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Julian
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Thomas

Female

  • Barbara
  • Deborah
  • Diane
  • Helen
  • Jean
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Lisa
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Marthe
  • Natasha
  • Pamela
  • Sumitra

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