Timmer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The historic German state of Prussia is the ancestral home of the Timmer family. Hereditary surnames began to be used in Germany during the 12th century. The Timmer surname is derived from job done by its initial bearer. Timmer 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 Timmer family

The surname Timmer 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 Timmer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Timmer 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 Timmer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Timmer Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Timmer include Zimmer, Zimmerle, Zimmerer, Zimmermann, Zimmerman, Zimerman, Timmer (northern Germany), Timmermann, Timmerman and many more.

Early Notables of the Timmer family

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Timmer Ranking

In the United States, the name Timmer is the 13,903^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Timmer is ranked the 109^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,622 people with that name. 2

Timmer migration to the United States +

Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Timmer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jan Timmer, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1662 3

Timmer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Jacob Timmer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740 3

Timmer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Bern Timmer, who landed in America in 1845 3
Laurenz Timmer, who landed in America in 1846 3
Mr. Fried Timmer, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Talisman"
Bernard Timmer, aged 29, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 3
Jansje Timmer, aged 48, who arrived in New York, NY in 1854 3
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Contemporary Notables of the name Timmer (post 1700) +

William A. Timmer, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1936 4
John Timmer, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from South Dakota at-large, 1992 4
Henry W. Timmer, American Republican politician, Member of Wisconsin State Assembly from Sheboygan County 2nd District; Elected 1948 4
Donald H. Timmer, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1972 4
Theo Timmer (b. 1949), former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from the Netherlands
Netty Witziers- Timmer (1923-2005), Dutch athlete
Mirjam Timmer (b. 1982), Dutch singer-songwriter
Marianne Timmer (b. 1974), Dutch speed skater who won two Olympic gold medals in speed skating in 1998
Henk Timmer (b. 1971), Dutch football goalkeeper, currently unattached
Hendrik Timmer (1904-1998), male athlete player from the Netherlands
... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"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