Kramer
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kramer
Kramer derives from the Middle Low German word "kramer," meaning a merchant or tradesman, particularly one who sold goods from a stall or small shop.
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Etymology
Kramer derives from the Middle Low German word "kramer," meaning a merchant or tradesman, particularly one who sold goods from a stall or small shop. The name linguistically roots in Germanic languages and reflects an occupational surname based on medieval commercial activity.
The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and among Jewish communities, particularly Ashkenazi Jews who adopted it as a surname. It became common as a family name from the medieval period onward across Germanic regions and later spread to other European communities and their diaspora.
Kramer currently ranks #9,362 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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