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

Iem, 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 Iem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iem in America

Iem is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iem surname appeared 173 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 Iem.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iem 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 Iem

The surname IEM is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. Its earliest recorded spelling was "Iem" and it is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "iemand," meaning "someone" or "somebody." Over time, the spelling evolved into the modern form, "Iem."

One of the earliest known references to the name IEM can be found in a Dutch census record from the city of Leiden, dated 1492. This document lists a "Jan Iem" as a resident of the city. There are also records of an "Adriaen Iem" being a merchant in Amsterdam in the late 16th century.

The name IEM was particularly prevalent in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is believed that many families with this surname were involved in trade and commerce, as the Netherlands was a major maritime power during this period.

One notable individual with the surname IEM was Pieter Iem (1615-1680), a Dutch painter known for his still-life paintings and portraits. His works can be found in various museums across Europe.

Another historical figure was Cornelis Iem (1683-1758), a Dutch politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France during the reign of King Louis XV.

In the 19th century, a prominent IEM was Adriaan Iem (1818-1892), a Dutch industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the Netherlands.

Other notable individuals with the surname IEM include Johanna Iem (1890-1972), a Dutch writer and feminist activist, and Willem Iem (1923-2001), a renowned architect known for his innovative designs in modern architecture.

While the surname IEM is still found in the Netherlands today, it is considered relatively uncommon compared to other Dutch surnames. However, its rich history and connection to the country's past make it a distinctive and interesting name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iem

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

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

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