How common is the Ramseyer surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Ramseyer in the United States.

Are there Ramseyer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Ramseyer surname appear in Civil War records.

Ramseyer

Q: What does the surname Ramseyer mean?

The surname Ramseyer means "A person from Ramsen or a variant of Ramsey with the German agent suffix.". It is of German, Swiss origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Ramsen or a variant of Ramsey with the German agent suffix.

Etymology

Derived from a place name combined with the German suffix '-er' or '-eyer,' indicating origin or occupation. The root may relate to 'Ramsen,' a location in Switzerland.

About the Ramseyer Surname

This surname reflects German and Swiss naming conventions combining place names with occupational or origin suffixes. It remains relatively uncommon outside German-speaking areas.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Switzerland, Germany, and German-speaking regions.

Ramseyer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Ramseyer Surname

C.W. Ramseyer

Honorable

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Swiss
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Switzerland and Germany
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

4 soldiers with the Ramseyer surname found in Civil War records.

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