2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Haimerl
A German surname likely derived from the German word for "home" or "homestead".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Haimerl. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haimerl surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Haimerl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haimerl, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haimerl
The surname HAIMERL is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany, during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the German word "Heim," meaning "home" or "homestead," combined with the diminutive suffix "-erl," which suggests a connection to a small or modest dwelling or farmstead.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to various historical documents and records from the region, such as parish registers, tax rolls, and land deeds. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Haimerl, a farmer from the village of Raubling, whose name appears in a land grant from the year 1472.
Another notable figure bearing the HAIMERL surname was Johann Haimerl, a master woodcarver born in 1682 in the town of Oberammergau, renowned for his intricate and highly skilled craftsmanship in creating religious sculptures and altarpieces for churches throughout Bavaria.
In the 18th century, the name HAIMERL can be found in various records from the town of Tittmoning, where a family of landowners and merchants by that name achieved prominence. One member, Georg Haimerl (1734-1812), was a respected businessman and civic leader who served as the town's mayor for several years.
The 19th century saw the HAIMERL name spread beyond Bavaria, with some bearers emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Anton Haimerl (1819-1892), a skilled craftsman and carpenter who settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in the city.
Another figure of note was Maria Haimerl (1835-1911), a renowned Catholic nun and educator from the village of Ramerberg, who founded a convent and school that played a pivotal role in the education of girls in the region during that era.
While the HAIMERL surname is not among the most common in Germany or other parts of the world, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who contributed significantly to their local communities and regions, particularly in the fields of craftsmanship, agriculture, and religious life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haimerl
Among Census respondents with the surname Haimerl, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Haimerl bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haimerl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 96
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haimerl
Haimerl appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-14 bearers (-12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,804 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.4%) | Down 9,804 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haimerl surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #156,005 | -6.7% |
| Count | 113 | 99 | -12.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haimerl bearers went from 113 to 99 (-12.4% change). The surname moved down 9,804 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #156,005.
FAQ
Haimerl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haimerl?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Haimerl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Haimerl?
Haimerl ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Haimerl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Haimerl.
Has Haimerl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haimerl went from 113 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Haimerl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haimerl, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haimerl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haimerl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haimerl (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haimerl mean?
A German surname likely derived from the German word for "home" or "homestead". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haimerl (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Haimerl?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.