Dummer History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Dummer comes from the German province known as the Rhineland. In pre-medieval times, the German people used only one name, but as the population increased, hereditary surnames became necessary for people to maintain unique identities. Dummer is a nickname surname, a style of name based on an eke-name, or added name, that described a characteristic of its original bearer. Dummer is a name for a person who was innocent or naive having derived from the German word "dommer" which means the same. Early Origins of the Dummer familyThe surname Dummer was first found in the Rhine region, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Dummer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dummer research. Another 172 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1743, 1816 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Dummer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dummer Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Dummer include Dommer, Domer, Dommar, Dommers, Dummar, Dumme, Dummer, Doemer, Domme and many more. Early Notables of the Dummer familyNotables with the name Dummer during this period were Margareta "Greta" Lambrektsdotter Dume (Greta Dume) (d. 1410), a Swedish heiress, played a political role in the struggle between Albert, King of Sweden... Dummer RankingIn the United States, the name Dummer is the 18,250th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Hundreds of thousands of Europeans, including many Rhinelanders, made the voyage to North America between the 17th and 20th centuries. It was an escape from religious persecution and poverty and also an opportunity for people to start over and own their own land. Most landed at Ellis Island, off New York before moving on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and California. Some also landed in Canada and settled in Ontario, while others headed west to the prairie provinces. A study of passenger and immigration lists has shown a number of people bearing the name of Dummer, or one of its variants, reaching North America shores very early: Dummer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Dummer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Dummer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Dummer Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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