Elmer Schubert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elmer Schubert — Germanic
111K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elmer Schubert 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 Schubert: Adam Schubert (born 1985), Australian professional rugby league footballer Albrecht Schubert (1886–1966), German general Alexander Schubert (born 1979), German composer André Schubert (born 1971), German football player and coach Bernard Schubert (1895–1988), American screenwriter and television producer Boris Schubert (1906–1983), Russian-French geologist better known as Boris Choubert Christoph Schubert (born 1982), German professional ice hockey player Cordula Schubert (born 1959), German politician David Schubert (1913–1946), American poet Ernő Schubert (1881–1931), Hungarian track and fie. 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: Schubert

French

Adam Schubert (born 1985), Australian professional rugby league footballer Albrecht Schubert (1886–1966), German general Alexander Schubert (born 1979), German composer André Schubert (born 1971), German football player and coach Bernard Schubert (1895–1988), American screenwriter and television producer Boris Schubert (1906–1983), Russian-French geologist better known as Boris Choubert Christoph Schubert (born 1982), German professional ice hockey player Cordula Schubert (born 1959), German politician David Schubert (1913–1946), American poet Ernő Schubert (1881–1931), Hungarian track and fie.

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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 Schubert

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 Schubert:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Schubert?
The surname Schubert originates from French. Adam Schubert (born 1985), Australian professional rugby league footballer Albrecht Schubert (1886–1966), German general Alexander Schubert (born 1979), German composer André Schubert (born 1971), German football player and coach Bernard Schubert (1895–1988), American screenwriter and television producer Boris Schubert (1906–1983), Russian-French geologist better known as Boris Choubert Christoph Schubert (born 1982), German professional ice hockey player Cordula Schubert (born 1959), German politician David Schubert (1913–1946), American poet Ernő Schubert (1881–1931), Hungarian track and fie.
What are the origins of the name Elmer Schubert?
The name Elmer Schubert combines two different traditions: the first name Elmer has Germanic roots, while the surname Schubert originates from French.
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