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

Himle, 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 Himle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Himle in America

Himle is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Himle surname appeared 205 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 Himle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Himle 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 Himle

The surname Himle originates from Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Old German word "himmel," meaning "heaven" or "sky," and was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near a prominent landmark or natural feature associated with the sky or heavens.

One of the earliest known references to the Himle name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Bavaria, where a person named Heinricus Himle is mentioned in a land transaction record from the year 1268.

Throughout the centuries, the Himle surname has appeared in various historical records and documents across Germany. In 1412, a Johannes Himle is recorded as a landowner in the town of Nuremberg. In 1547, a Hans Himle is mentioned as a merchant in the city of Augsburg.

The surname has also been associated with several notable individuals over the years. One such person was Johann Himle (1562-1624), a Protestant theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote several influential works on religious topics. Another was Katharina Himle (1698-1782), a renowned painter from Munich, whose works can still be found in various art galleries across Germany.

In the 18th century, the Himle name gained prominence with the birth of Friedrich Himle (1738-1817), a celebrated composer and musician from Berlin. His compositions, which included operas, symphonies, and chamber works, were widely performed and admired during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Erich Himle (1892-1965), a German military officer who served in both World War I and World War II. He was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery and leadership during the latter conflict.

While the Himle surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the German regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Himle

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

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

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