Bollmer

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the German personal name 'Boll' combined with the suffix '-mer,' possibly indicating a person associated with Boll or a place.

Etymology

The surname combines the Germanic personal name 'Boll' with the suffix '-mer,' which may derive from '-mann' (man) or indicate a topographic association. The exact formation and meaning remain somewhat uncertain.

About the Bollmer Surname

Bollmer is a German surname of uncertain exact etymology, likely combining a personal name with a patronymic or descriptive suffix. The name appears to be relatively uncommon and localized to German-speaking areas.

Distribution

Found primarily in German-speaking regions, with immigrant populations in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Not widely documented

People with the Bollmer Surname