Diemers

Diemers is a Dutch surname of toponymic origin, derived from the town of Diemen in North Holland, the Netherlands. The name is borne by people of Dutch descent and is also found among Dutch-speaking communities abroad. As a demonym, Diemers would originally indicate someone from Diemen; over time, it developed into a hereditary surname in families with ties to the locality.

In historical records, related spellings such as Diemer and Diemens appear, reflecting regional variation in orthography. The form Diemers is the standard contemporary spelling in the Netherlands.

The surname is most common in the Netherlands, with occurrences in other countries where Dutch communities have established themselves. Like many toponymic Dutch surnames, Diemers can be part of a broader pattern of surname formation based on place names rather than occupations or patronymics.