Elmer Groce

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Groce — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Groce is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Elmer is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous). It was adopted as a given name in the United States, "in honor of the popularity of the brothers Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer, leading supporters of the American Revolution". The name has declined in popularity since the first decades of the 20th century and fell out of the top 1,000 names used for American boys in 2009. The surname Groce: Cari Groce, American tennis player and coach Cherry Groce, shot by London police, sparking the 1985 Brixton riot Clif Groce (born 1972), American football player DeJuan Groce (born 1980), American football player John Groce (born 1971), American college basketball coach Larry Groce (born 1948), American singer-songwriter and radio host Michael Groce (born 1963), reformed English poet and community worker Groce (Kakanj) is a village in the municipality of Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmer is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 111K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elmer reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elmer

Germanic

Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous). It was adopted as a given name in the United States, "in honor of the popularity of the brothers Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer, leading supporters of the American Revolution". The name has declined in popularity since the first decades of the 20th century and fell out of the top 1,000 names used for American boys in 2009.

Surname: Groce

English

Cari Groce, American tennis player and coach Cherry Groce, shot by London police, sparking the 1985 Brixton riot Clif Groce (born 1972), American football player DeJuan Groce (born 1980), American football player John Groce (born 1971), American college basketball coach Larry Groce (born 1948), American singer-songwriter and radio host Michael Groce (born 1963), reformed English poet and community worker Groce (Kakanj) is a village in the municipality of Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elmer is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elmer by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elmer Groce

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elmer Groce:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elmer?
The first name Elmer originates from Germanic. Elmer is a name of Germanic British origin. The given name originated as a surname, a medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, derived from Old English æþel (noble) and mær (famous). It was adopted as a given name in the United States, "in honor of the popularity of the brothers Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer, leading supporters of the American Revolution". The name has declined in popularity since the first decades of the 20th century and fell out of the top 1,000 names used for American boys in 2009.
When was Elmer most popular?
The name Elmer reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Groce?
The surname Groce originates from English. Cari Groce, American tennis player and coach Cherry Groce, shot by London police, sparking the 1985 Brixton riot Clif Groce (born 1972), American football player DeJuan Groce (born 1980), American football player John Groce (born 1971), American college basketball coach Larry Groce (born 1948), American singer-songwriter and radio host Michael Groce (born 1963), reformed English poet and community worker Groce (Kakanj) is a village in the municipality of Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
What are the origins of the name Elmer Groce?
The name Elmer Groce combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Groce originates from English.
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