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
Scholar 403
Chain Maker 78
Agricultural Labourer 43
Labourer 42
General Servant 26
Nail Maker 24
Domestic Servant 21
Servant 18
Coal Miner 18
Blacksmith 13
Puddler 12
Miner 10
Nailer 10
Cotton Weaver 10
House Keeper 9
Chainmaker 9
Glass Maker 9
Brick Maker 8
Annuitant 8
Farm Labourer 7
Laundress 7
Iron Moulder 7
Carpenter 7
Farm Servant 6
Butcher 6

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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