Rimmer

Rimmer is an English occupational surname derived from the Middle English rime, meaning "rhyme" or "verse." It originally referred to a poet or minstrel, someone who composed or recited poetry. The name is also sometimes considered a variant or modern form of Rymer

Etymology

The surname Rimmer belongs to the class of occupational names, which describe the trade or profession of the original bearer. The root word, rime, is of Old French origin (rime "to compose verse"), but was widely used in Middle English. Over time, the spelling also appeared as Rimer or Rymer. The surname may also have a toponymic origin from a Yorkshire place-name where Irish English rím, from Old Irish ríam to imu m...