Bollmer

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the German personal name 'Boll' combined with the suffix '-mer,' possibly indicating a person associated with Boll or a place.

Etymology

The surname combines the Germanic personal name 'Boll' with the suffix '-mer,' which may derive from '-mann' (man) or indicate a topographic association. The exact formation and meaning remain somewhat uncertain.

About the Bollmer Surname

Bollmer is a German surname of uncertain exact etymology, likely combining a personal name with a patronymic or descriptive suffix. The name appears to be relatively uncommon and localized to German-speaking areas.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in German-speaking regions, with immigrant populations in the United States.

Bollmer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Bollmer Surname