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

Imig, 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 Imig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imig in America

Imig is the 38332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imig surname appeared 578 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 Imig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imig 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 Imig

The surname "Imig" is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the region of Saxony, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "immi," meaning "bee." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who were beekeepers or lived near areas known for their bee populations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Imig name can be found in the 14th century, when a mention of a certain "Heinrich Imig" was documented in the town records of Erfurt, located in present-day Thuringia, Germany. This region was once part of the larger Saxony region, lending credence to the theory that the name originated there.

During the 15th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Andreas Imig (1445-1512), a prominent German theologian and scholar. Imig served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and was known for his contributions to the field of scholastic philosophy.

In the 16th century, the Imig name appeared in various historical records, including the baptismal registers of several German cities. One notable figure from this era was Johann Imig (1522-1579), a Lutheran minister and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Christoph Imig (1612-1678), a renowned German composer and organist. Imig's works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and are still studied and performed by musicians today.

As the centuries progressed, the Imig surname continued to spread across Germany and eventually to other parts of Europe. Notable figures bearing this name include Friedrich Imig (1791-1867), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits, and Wilhelm Imig (1845-1922), a German-American industrialist and founder of the Imig Steel Corporation.

While the Imig surname has its roots firmly planted in German soil, it has since been carried across the globe by various waves of migration. Today, individuals with this surname can be found in many countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, where they continue to contribute to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imig

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

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

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