What country does the name Palmer originate from?

Question

im from a bunch of different countries and my last name is palmer and i cant figure out what country thats from! HELP!!!!

Answer 1

Palmer Surname Origin
A pilgrim, so called from the palm-branch, which he constantly carried as a pledge of his having been in the Holy Land. 'Here is a holy Palmer come, From Salem first, and last from Rome.' Scott's Marmion.


Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.

Place of
Origin Palmer Immigrants ;
England 1159
Ireland 241
Great Britain 152
Germany 82
Scotland 63
Sweden 34