| ![Show Contents]() Raimer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Raimer familyThe surname Raimer was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Chronicles first mention Johann Reimers of Bremen in 1293, Nokel Reimar of Eger, Bohemia, in 1350, and Hensl Raimer of Olmuetz. The oldest form of the name is "Reinmar" or "Reginmar," which meant literally "famous councillor." Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Raimer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raimer research. Another 182 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1260, 1694, 1710, 1738 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Raimer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Raimer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Reimers, Reimer, Rimers, Rimer, Reymer, Reymers, Reimar, Reimars, Reimarus, Rheimer, Remer, Remers, Remmer, Remmers, Ramer, Ramers, Raimer, Raimers, Reinmar and many more. Early Notables of the Raimer familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Raimer were Herman Samuel Reimarus (1694-1768), a famous Hebrew scholar and Bible scholar, whose house in Hamburg was the centre of the highest culture. He founded many learned and artistic societies which had an enormous impact on the cultural life of Hamburg. His name was the Latin...
Another 54 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Raimer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Raimer familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Phillip Remer, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1727. Among the many immigrants who followed this first settler were: Frederich Reimer, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1730.
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- Ben G. Raimer, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988; Presidential Elector for Texas, 1996 1
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