Elmer

Elmer is an English surname of Norman-French origin. It is believed to derive from the personal name “Ailmar,” which combines the Germanic elements “agil,” meaning “edge,” and “mar,” meaning “famous.” The name Elmer was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has since become widely used in England and the United States. Notable Elmers include American inventor and businessman Elmer Ambrose Sperry and British painter and illustrator John Elmer. The Elmer family crest features a gold lion rampant on a blue shield, symbolizing strength and loyalty.