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

Eimer, 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 Eimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eimer in America

Eimer is the 39117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eimer surname appeared 563 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 Eimer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eimer 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 Eimer

The surname Eimer is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name, derived from the Middle High German word "eimer," which means "bucket maker" or "cooper."

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of present-day Germany, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country. The name was likely associated with individuals who were involved in the production of buckets, barrels, and other wooden vessels.

In the 15th century, records show the name appearing in various spellings, such as Eymer, Eymerer, and Eymerman, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolutions. These variations suggest that the name was well-established and widespread across different German-speaking regions.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Eimer was Hans Eimer, a cooper who lived in the city of Nuremberg during the late 15th century. His contributions to the local craftsmanship and trade guilds are recorded in the city's archives.

Notable individuals with the surname Eimer throughout history include Johann Christoph Eimer (1688-1743), a German theologian and author known for his works on Christian ethics and moral philosophy. Another prominent figure was Karl Eimer (1843-1898), a German zoologist and evolutionary biologist who made significant contributions to the study of variation and adaptation in living organisms.

In the 19th century, the name Eimer gained recognition with the birth of Gustav Heinrich Theodor Eimer (1843-1898), a German philosopher and psychologist. His works on evolutionary theory and the concept of orthogenesis, or the idea of predetermined evolutionary paths, were widely discussed and debated during his time.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the surname Eimer include Walter Eimer (1915-1998), a German actor and theater director, and Heinz Eimer (1914-1997), a German politician and member of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament.

The surname Eimer, with its rich history and widespread presence across German-speaking regions, serves as a testament to the country's cultural heritage and the importance of traditional crafts and trades in shaping family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eimer

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

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 Eimer 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 Eimer 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 Eimer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Eimer, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!