How common is the Pommerene surname?

There are approximately 600 people with the surname Pommerene in the United States.

Pommerene

Q: What does the surname Pommerene mean?

The surname Pommerene means "A person from Pomerania, a historical region in Northern Europe.". It is of German origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Pomerania, a historical region in Northern Europe.

Etymology

Derived from Pomerania (German: Pommern), a region in what is now Germany and Poland, with the suffix -ene indicating origin or belonging. The region's name comes from Slavic roots meaning 'land by the sea.'

About the Pommerene Surname

A topographic surname indicating origin from the Pomerania region of Northern Europe. The surname is relatively uncommon and appears mainly in German genealogical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 600 bearers in the United States #4,093 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Germany and among German-speaking populations.

Notable Bearers

People with the Pommerene Surname

Atlee Pommerene

Senator from Ohio

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany, exact date uncertain
Estimated Bearers: 600