About Helmer
The surname Helmer is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Helmar, which combines the elements "hel," meaning "protection" or "helmet," and "mar," meaning "famous" or "renowned." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Helmer can be interpreted as "famous protector" or "renowned helmet-bearer." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Helmar.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Helmer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Helmer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Helmer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Helmer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Helmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.