Fermer Surname
Approximately 268 people bear this surname
Fermer Surname Definition:
Low Latin firmarius. French ferrnier, a farmer. This word is in modern times used as the equivalent of agriculturist, whether a tenant or not. Originally it meant, one who held of another anything for a profitable use, and paid him a redditus or rent.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 125 | 1:445,744 | 29,621 |
| Germany | 66 | 1:1,219,780 | 78,810 |
| United States | 34 | 1:10,660,557 | 428,392 |
| Uruguay | 15 | 1:228,784 | 17,372 |
| Australia | 5 | 1:5,399,140 | 162,351 |
| Argentina | 5 | 1:8,548,683 | 204,003 |
| South Africa | 4 | 1:13,544,426 | 222,367 |
| Indonesia | 3 | 1:44,083,065 | 698,220 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1:177,142,758 | 748,972 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Rwanda | 1 | 1:11,364,978 | 5,947 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1:610,626 | 30,336 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1:20,769,068 | 227,406 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 44 | 1:553,986 | 29,025 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 47 | 1:1,068,483 | 62,061 |
The alternate forms: Fermér (10) are calculated separately.
Fermer (284) may also be a first name.
Fermer Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Low Latin firmarius. French ferrnier, a farmer. This word is in modern times used as the equivalent of agriculturist, whether a tenant or not. Originally it meant, one who held of another anything for a profitable use, and paid him a redditus or rent. Thus taxes, customs, &c. were farmed as well as lands. Le Farmer, and de la Fermer, are found in H.R. The family of Ferrnor (Baronet, 1725), came into England from France temp. Edward III., and settled in Sussex.
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Fermer Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Fermer Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Fermer occurs more in England more than any other country/territory. It can occur as a variant: Fermér. Click here for other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Fermer? popularity and diffusion
The surname Fermer is the 968,490th most numerous surname globally It is held by around 1 in 27,192,336 people. This last name is mostly found in Europe, where 73 percent of Fermer reside; 47 percent reside in Northern Europe and 47 percent reside in British Isles. It is also the 525,265th most widespread given name world-wide. It is borne by 284 people.
The last name Fermer is most common in England, where it is held by 125 people, or 1 in 445,744. In England Fermer is primarily found in: Kent, where 29 percent are found, East Sussex, where 20 percent are found and Greater London, where 12 percent are found. Not including England this surname occurs in 17 countries. It is also common in Germany, where 25 percent are found and The United States, where 13 percent are found.
Fermer Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Fermer has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Fermer last name rose 284 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it decreased 28 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Fermer Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Fermer surname are 11.56% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 58.33% registered with the political party.
The amount Fermer earn in different countries varies notably. In South Africa they earn 38.01% more than the national average, earning R 327,960 per year and in United States they earn 14.72% more than the national average, earning $49,500 USD per year.
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Footnotes
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