Gender: Male
Homer B. Roberts (1885–1952) was a graduate of Kansas State Agricultural College and veteran of World War I who was the first black man to attain the rank of lieutenant in the United States Army Signal Corps. He began his auto business by placing ads in the local paper advertising used cars. By the end of 1919, Roberts had negotiated over 60 car sales exclusively for African-American buyers. He hired two salesmen to work his lot, offered auto insurance and payment terms to customers, and later founded Roberts Motors, the first African-American owned car dealership in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 29, 2024
On the name Homer B. Roberts, Homer means Promise, Security, Pledge, Hostage. Roberts means Bright with Fame.
The name Homer B. Roberts is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Homer is commonly found in United States of America, France, Peru, and 69 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Homer is recorded 2,192 times globally, ranking it as the 19,113th most common name worldwide.
Homer is most prevalent in United States of America, with 808 occurrences, making it the 3,467th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Homer is found among 1 in every 2239 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,467 | 1 : 2,239 |
| France | #7,177 | 1 : 8,359 |
| Peru | #3,998 | 1 : 7,071 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,207 | 1 : 21,746 |
| Colombia | #9,110 | 1 : 12,166 |
| Italy | #10,743 | 1 : 12,191 |
| Mexico | #7,699 | 1 : 10,474 |
| Philippines | #1,512 | 1 : 3,281 |
| United Kingdom | #10,845 | 1 : 12,182 |
| Spain | #9,898 | 1 : 14,936 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Homer from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Homer B. Roberts (1885–1952) was a graduate of Kansas State Agricultural College and veteran of World War I who was the first black man to attain the rank of lieutenant in the United States Army Signal Corps. He began his auto business by placing ads in the local paper advertising used cars. By the end of 1919, Roberts had negotiated over 60 car sales exclusively for African-American buyers. He hired two salesmen to work his lot, offered auto insurance and payment terms to customers, and later founded Roberts Motors, the first African-American owned car dealership in the United States.
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