Find out how popular the last name Bimler is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bimler.

Bimler, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bimler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bimler in America

Bimler is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bimler surname appeared 108 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bimler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bimler to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bimler

The surname BIMLER is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is likely derived from the old German word "bimeln," which means "to ring a bell."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BIMLER name can be found in a document from the 16th century, where a certain Hans Bimler is mentioned as a church bell ringer in the town of Augsburg. This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with professions or roles related to bell-ringing and church operations.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BIMLER name appears in various church records and municipal documents across southern Germany. Notable individuals from this time period include Johann Bimler (1642-1712), a renowned clockmaker and bell founder from Nuremberg, and Matthias Bimler (1705-1778), a respected theologian and author from Ulm.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, variations in spelling began to emerge. Some historical documents reference individuals with the surnames Bimmler, Bymler, and Biehmler, all likely derived from the same root word.

In the 19th century, the BIMLER name gained prominence with the birth of Karl Bimler (1819-1884), a celebrated German artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was Friedrich Bimler (1858-1932), a pioneering engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early automobiles and internal combustion engines.

As Germans began to emigrate to other parts of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the BIMLER name spread to various countries. One such individual was Hans Bimler (1876-1948), a German-American businessman who established a successful import-export company in New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname BIMLER has maintained a strong connection to its German roots, with many bearers of the name tracing their ancestry back to the southern regions of Germany. While the name's origins may be linked to professions associated with bell-ringing, its legacy spans various fields, from art and literature to engineering and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bimler

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bimler.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bimler was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bimler has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bimler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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