rimmer

Rimmer is a surname of English origin. It is found in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking regions, and like many surnames it reflects historical occupations, geography, or family lineages.

The name is best known in popular culture from Arnold Rimmer, a major character in the British television series Red Dwarf. Created by Rob Grant and Douglas Naylor, Arnold Rimmer is a crew member aboard the Jupiter Mining Corporation starship Red Dwarf. Initially introduced as a pompous, risk-averse technician and second-in-command, he becomes a holographic projection after his death, created by the ship's computer Holly to keep the surviving crew members in line. Across the series, Rimmer's personality—rigid, self-important, and insecure—serves as a counterpoint to the show's more laid-back characters and contributes to many of the show's comic dynamics.

Beyond fiction, Rimmer is a real-world surname carried by individuals in various professions, most commonly in the United Kingdom and North America. As a surname, it may appear in historical records, contemporary public life, and genealogical research.