Reimer

See also: reimer and Réimer

German

Etymology

Reduced from Reinmar, ultimately from a Germanic name corresponding to *raginą (“counsel”) + *mēraz (“famous”).

In the original form Reimer is a given name. It first recorded in tax lien registry in 1283. With the property referenced in this registry, the village of Sehestedt was founded.

Proper noun

Reimer m or f (proper noun, surname, masculine genitive Reimers or (with an article) Reimer, feminine genitive Reimer, plural Reimers or Reimer)

a surname