Bremer

Bremer is a name with several related uses. In German, Bremer is the demonym for a resident of Bremen, a city in northern Germany, or of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. The masculine form is Bremer, the feminine Bremerin, and as a plural noun Bremer can refer to the people of Bremen. As an adjective, Bremer describes things connected with Bremen, as in Bremer Stadtmusikanten, the Town Musicians of Bremen.

Bremer is also a German surname. It originated as a toponymic name for people from Bremen or with an association to the city. It is borne by individuals in German-speaking regions and among diaspora communities, and has spread to other countries through migration. Notable bearers include persons in various fields, though the surname is not tied to a single lineage.

Geographically and institutionally, Bremer appears in place names. The best known is Bremer County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. The name also appears in other toponyms and in organizations or landmarks named after individuals bearing the surname Bremer or the city of Bremen. The usage reflects historical ties to Bremen and to people originating from the area.