Homer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Homer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Homer family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 39
Agricultural Labourer 38
Independent 35
Nailor 30
Nailer 21
Farmer 20
Labourer 19
Male Servant 12
Cotton Weaver 12
Nail Maker 12
Chain Maker 12
Shoe Maker 8
Painter 8
Publican 8
Coal Miner 6
Weaver 6
Coal Miner Miner Miner 5
Apprentice 4
Smith 4
Carpenter 4
Clerk 4
Victualler 4
Miner 4
Butcher 4
Awl Plade Plate Maker 3

Homer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hamer 80% 39,010
2 Homer 100% 21,666
3 Hamar 60% 1,701
4 Haimer 67% 489
5 Hemer 80% 351
6 Humer 80% 251
7 Hamor 60% 228
8 Homar 80% 120
9 Heamer 67% 114

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The surname Homer is the 2nd most popular variant of Hamer.

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