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Etymology of Cammer

What does the name Cammer mean?

The surname Cammer is an occupational surname. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old German word "kämmerer," which means "chamberlain." A chamberlain was the person in charge of the noble household; to him would fall the duty of ensuring that the castle and court of the noble ran smoothly. This is a surname of office, a subset of the larger set of occupational names.

Early Origins of the Cammer family

The surname Cammer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Kammer was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Cammer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cammer research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1657, 1810 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Cammer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cammer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kammer, Kamer, Kammere, Kammeres, Kammers, Kammerr, Kammerrs, Kamerrs, Kamerr, Kammerer, Cammer and many more.

Early Notables of the Cammer family

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Cammer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cammer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Maximilian Cammer (Camer), who settled in Philadelphia in 1851


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