HYMERS
Hymers
Hymers is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the medieval personal name "Himerus". The surname is primarily found in the northern regions of England and has historical significance. It is speculated that the name Hymers may have originally belonged to a person of Germanic descent who arrived in England during the early medieval period.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hymers dates back to the 13th century in the Yorkshire region, where individuals bearing the name were prominent landowners and members of the local gentry. Over the centuries, the name Hymers has spread to other parts of England and has been associated with various professions and social classes.
One notable association with the surname Hymers is the establishment of Hymers College, an independent day school located in Hull, East Yorkshire. Founded in 1893 by Thomas Hymers, the school has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and has contributed significantly to the education sector in the region.
Today, individuals with the surname Hymers can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the diasporic nature of British surnames. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical and geographical roots in England.
There are approximately 566 people named Hymers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Hymers.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Beverley
- Carol
- Catherine
- Christine
- Gemma
- Helen
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Victoria