Summary

The surname Pomeroy is of Old French origin and is believed to have derived from the place name Pomeroy in Normandy. It is a locational surname meaning 'dweller by the apple orchard'. The Pomeroy family can be traced back to the times of the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.
There are
7377
Pomeroys in the USA
Pomeroy is the
4792nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Pomeroy

RalphPomeroy

American Revolutionary War soldier and a delegate to the Continental Congress.

ElijahPomeroy

American politician and lawyer known for his service in the United States House of Representatives.

MaryPomeroy

English floral artist who established the Pomeroy School of Floral Art.

HezekiahPomeroy

Colonial American gunsmith and soldier.

SarahPomeroy

American professor of classics, specializing in women's history in classical antiquity.

Pomeroy Genealogy

OriginsThe origin of the surname Pomeroy is believed to be from the Normandy region of France.
Geographic DistributionPomeroy is a surname found mainly in the United States, England, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname Pomeroy include Pomroy and Palmroy.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Pomeroy occurred during various periods in history, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. Many Pomeroy families immigrated to the American colonies, specifically to regions such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, in search of better opportunities and religious freedom.