The Culmer family are believed to have originated from the island of Kulmer, on the south eastern coast of Sweden.

British descendants spell the name with a "C" and seem to have made their fortune in Kent, England, during the 16th century. Other descendants are to be found in North America. This article is about the English county of Kent. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and in population after Eurasia and Africa. ...

The descendants of Gurth prospered in East Kent and Canterbury, coming into lands that were kept in the family for generations and there were many soldiers and mariners amongst them. St Peters St, Canterbury, from the West Gate, 1993 Canterbury (Latin: Duroverum) is a cathedral city in the county of Kent in southeast England. ...

Notable family members included Charles Culmer (14th century), Sir Richard Culmer, and his son, also Richard Culmer. Charles Culmer, was a member of the Culmer family of Kent. ... (13th century - 14th century - 15th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400. ... Sir Richard Culmer (1612-1633) was the eldest son of Sir Henry Culmer (~1574-1633), the first Baron Culmer. ...