Surname Dammaier - Meaning and Origin
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Dammaier: What does the surname Dammaier mean?
The last name Dammaier is a German surname which originates from the Middle High German word “dane-mair” (“man of the Danes”). Historically, Dammaier was likely a title bestowed upon one of the kings (or royal family members) of the Danish ruling court which existed in the 11th through 13th centuries in Middle Europe.
Dammaier is believed to have begun as a toponymic surname, as individuals with the last name had originated from a location, in this case, from the Danish court. Over time, as surnames became more commonplace amongst European cultures, the Dammaier surname began to take on different spellings and became increasingly diverse across countries and regions.
The Dammaier name is still present throughout Germany and much of Middle Europe, although it appears to be relatively rare, and has yet to be seen in other part of the world. As such, the Dammaier name is likely not common outside of its German and Austrian homeland, but it continues to be seen as a unique surname that still carries the mark of its Danish heritage.
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The last name Dammaier is commonly seen today in Germany, Austria, the United States, and Brazil. Most of its presence is found in Germany, where it is estimated to be the 189th most common name overall, particularly in Bergisch Gladbach, where it is the 17th most common.
In Austria, Dammaier is the 195th most common name in the country. It is particularly common in and around the city of Schwechat, where it ranks as the 20th most common name overall.
In the United States, Dammaier can be found in all 50 states. It is estimated to be the 8,254th most common name overall, with a particularly strong concentration in California, to the point that it is the 593rd most common name.
Finally, it's estimated that around 0.4% of the population in Brazil is carrying the last name. It is especially present in the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, where it is believed to be the 439th and 93rd most common, respectively.
Variations of the surname Dammaier
The surname Dammaier (or Dammeyer) is a surname of German origin and is primarily found in Germany and the surrounding countries in Europe. Variant spellings of this surname include Dammayer, Dormayer, Dommeier, Dommeyer, Demmeier, Demmeyer, and Demmayer. Variants of this surname can also be found in other European countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and Romania under the spellings Dahmaier, Daumaier, Deummaier, and Deumaier. As this surname is of German origin, related surnames in Germany may include Diem, Dien, and Diemm.
In the United States, many of the earliest immigrants with the surname Dammaier (and its variants) were from Germany and followed the German naming convention of combining surnames. So the surname Dammaier (which is a combination of two separate surnames ‘Damme’ and ‘Aier’) may also be found combined with other related surnames, such as Dammaier-Diem, Dammaier-Dien, and Dammaier-Diemm.
In areas outside of Germany, the variants of this surname may have become slightly altered over the years. It is possible to find surnames with slight variations in spelling such as Dameyer, Damayr, Damyaer, Demayer, and Demayr, amongst others. Additionally, you may find similar surnames of a different origin, such as Dameier, Damer, Dammer, and Damar, which have similar pronunciations but are actually from an entirely different ancestral background.
Famous people with the name Dammaier
- Georg Dammaier (1859–1931), German vocalist, composer and pedagogue.
- Felix Dammaier (born 1956), German rower who won a silver medal in 1976 Summer Olympics.
- Uwe Dammaier (born 1966), German footballer who played for Bayern Munich in the 80s.
- Hans Tantzen Dammaier (1825–1898), German painter of the Rhineland Romantic school.
- Arnold Dammaier (1890–1973), German painter known for his landscapes and art nouveau style.
- Jakob Dammaier (1879–1951), German metal engraver and medalist.
- Max Dammaier (1848–1925), German violin player and composer.
- Andreas Dammaier (born 1962), German equestrian who competed in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympics.
- Anton Dammaier (1868–1945), German violinist and composer.
- Christoph Dammaier (born 1984), German cross-country skier.