Beumer

Beumer is a Dutch surname, likely a variant of Baumer or Böhmer. These names ultimately derive from the German surname Baum, meaning "tree" in German.

Etymology

The root Baum is a German word for "tree", often used as a topographic surname for someone living near a prominent tree, or as a metonymic occupational name for a woodcutter. The surname Baumer may have originated as a variant or an occupational derivative. Similarly, Böhmer (also found as Böhm or Böhme) is a German and Jewish surname referring to a person from Bohemia (in German, Böhmen). The Dutch Beumer likely emerged as an adaptation of one of these German names.

Notable Bearers

The surname Beumer is borne by several notable individuals, primarily Dutch. Antoinette Beumer (born 1962) is a Dutch film director known for works such as De Boskampi's and Jackass: The Movie (Dutch version). Marcel Beumer (born 1969) is a Dutch track cyclist who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics. Marjolein Beumer (born 1966) is a Dutch actress recognized for her roles in television series like Goede tijden, slechte tijden and films such as De Zeven Springers. Toos Beumer (born 1947) is a Dutch former swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 4×200 metre freestyle relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Outside of the Netherlands, Jürgen Marcus (born Jürgen Beumer, 1948–2018) was a German singer and actor known for his Schlager music hits like Eine neue Liebe ist wie ein neues Leben. The Beumer Group, founded in the Netherlands, is a global logistics manufacturing company.

Variants

The surname has a known variant Beumers, which may represent a patronymic or plural form. Cognate names in other languages include the German Baumer and the Jewish surnames Baum and Böhmer.

• Meaning: Possibly from German for "tree" or "from Bohemia"
• Origin: Dutch, with German roots
• Type: Topographic, ethnic, or occupational surname
• Usage: Netherlands, also found in Germany