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

Imeson, 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 Imeson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imeson in America

Imeson is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imeson surname appeared 115 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 Imeson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imeson 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 Imeson

The surname Imeson is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "iman," meaning "to shear or cut," and was likely an occupational surname given to a wool shearer or cloth cropper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Lancashire Inquests, Extents, and Feudal Aids from 1310-1333, where a Robert Imeson is mentioned as holding land in the area. The name also appears in various other historical records from the region, including the Lancashire Wills and Inventories from 1548-1625, which mentions a John Imeson.

In the 16th century, the name was often spelled with variations such as "Imason," "Imayson," or "Imeson." These variations were likely due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time period. The name's association with the wool trade is further reinforced by its presence in areas known for their textile industries, such as the Yorkshire town of Bradford.

One notable individual with the surname Imeson was Sir John Imeson, a 17th-century English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of York in 1675. Another was William Imeson, a 19th-century English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in the Yorkshire region, including Ashworth House in Bradford, which was completed in 1848.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Imeson family settled in the North American colonies, with records showing an Edward Imeson arriving in Virginia in 1718. Later, during the American Revolutionary War, a soldier named Joseph Imeson fought in the Continental Army and was present at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.

Another notable figure was George Imeson, a 19th-century English painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and scenes of rural life. He was born in 1835 and exhibited his works at the Royal Academy and other prestigious institutions throughout his career.

While the Imeson surname is not among the most common in England or the United States, it has a rich history rooted in the textile industry and can be traced back to the medieval period in northern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imeson

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

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

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