Timmerman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Timmerman family originated in the German state of Prussia. As hereditary surnames were adopted in that area beginning in the 12th century, people were often identified by the kind of work they did. Timmerman is an occupational name for a in Prussia. The name Zimmer means "room" or "chamber" while the derivative Zimmerman and its many variations are occupational names meaning carpenter, literally "room man."

Early Origins of the Timmerman family

The surname Timmerman was first found in Prussia, 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 in Germany and abroad, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Chronicles first mention the knight Hans von Zimmern, who signed his name Hans Zimmerlin, of Wuerttemberg around 1414.

Early History of the Timmerman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Timmerman research. Another 140 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1644, 1672, 1685, 1693, 1730, 1766, 1778, 1811 and 1812 are included under the topic Early Timmerman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Timmerman Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Timmerman include Zimmer, Zimmerle, Zimmerer, Zimmermann, Zimmerman, Zimerman, Timmer (northern Germany), Timmermann, Timmerman and many more.

Early Notables of the Timmerman family

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Timmerman World Ranking

In the United States, the name Timmerman is the 4,861^st most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Timmerman is ranked the 6,743^rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2 And in Netherlands, the name Timmerman is the 151^st popular surname with an estimated 7,420 people with that name. 3

Timmerman migration to the United States +

The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Timmermans to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Timmerman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jan Cornelisz Timmerman, who landed in New York, NY in 1639 4
Gunne Turckelson Timmerman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1649 4
Turckelson Timmerman, who arrived in Delaware in 1649 4
Dirck Jansz Timmerman, who arrived in New York in 1650 4

Timmerman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Peter Timmerman, who landed in New York in 1709 4
Koenraet Timmerman, who arrived in New York in 1709 4
Willem Timmerman, who landed in New York in 1709 4
Matys Timmerman, who landed in New York in 1709 4
Jacob Timmerman, who arrived in New York in 1715-1716 4
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Timmerman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Francis Timmerman, aged 24, who landed in Missouri in 1845 4
Berent Timmerman, aged 47, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 4
Hendrick Timmerman, aged 20, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 4
Henry Timmerman, aged 19, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 4
Mannes Timmerman, aged 16, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Timmerman (post 1700) +

George Bell Timmerman Sr. (1881-1966), United States federal judge
William "Bill" Timmerman, American Chairman, President and CEO of SCANA Corporation
Lawrence J. Timmerman (1878-1959), American Chairman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from 1936 to 1959, eponym of Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport
George Bell Timmerman Jr. (1912-1994), American politician, 105th Governor of South Carolina from 1955 to 1959
Kenneth R. Timmerman (b. 1953), American journalist, political writer, and conservative Republican activist
Adam Larry Timmerman (b. 1971), American retired NFL football guard
George H. Timmerman, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1912 5
Mrs. George Bell Timmerman Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1956 5
George Bell Timmerman Jr. (1912-1994), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1948, 1956; Governor of South Carolina, 1955-59 5
Frank Elbert Timmerman (b. 1900), American politician, Member of South Carolina State Senate from Edgefield County, 1957-64 5
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html