Shimer

Shimer Meaning & Origin

About Shimer
The surname Shimer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schim" or "schime," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a bright or radiant personality. Over time, the surname Shimer has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Schimer or Schimmer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shimer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shimer: 1,837
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shimer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃaɪmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

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