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

Imbus, 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 Imbus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imbus in America

Imbus is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imbus surname appeared 143 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 Imbus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imbus 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 Imbus

The surname IMBUS has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from a Germanic word or phrase, possibly related to trade or craftsmanship. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval records and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the IMBUS surname was Johannes Imbus, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who lived in the late 14th century. His name appeared in several trade records and guild registries of the time, indicating the family's involvement in commerce and artisanal trades.

In the 15th century, a branch of the IMBUS family settled in the region of Saxony, where they were documented as landowners and farmers. Notable among them was Heinrich Imbus, born in 1437, who was a respected member of the local community and served as a village elder.

The IMBUS name also has a connection to the city of Cologne, where a family of that name was prominent in the 16th century. One of its members, Gerhard Imbus (1522-1586), was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Cologne and authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

As the centuries passed, the IMBUS surname spread across various regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Friedrich Imbus (1712-1784), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Freiburg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

Another individual of historical significance was Wilhelmine Imbus (1829-1901), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the German Empire. She founded several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in the 19th century.

While the IMBUS surname has its roots in the German-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration patterns over the past few centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to its Germanic heritage and the various achievements of its bearers throughout the Middle Ages and modern times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imbus

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

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

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