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

Imm, 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 Imm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imm in America

Imm is the 31412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imm surname appeared 737 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 Imm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imm 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 Imm

The surname IMM originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "immi," meaning honey or beehive. This connection suggests that the original bearers of this name may have been involved in beekeeping or honey production.

One of the earliest known records of the IMM surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Hesse, Germany. In this codex, a reference is made to a certain "Immo de Alsfeld" in the year 1279, suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 14th century, the IMM surname appears in the Schwabenspiegel, an important legal code of the Middle Ages. This document mentions an individual named "Heinrich Imm" from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, indicating that the name had spread to various parts of Germany.

During the Renaissance period, the IMM surname gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Imm (1492-1557), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and contributed to the translation of the Bible into German.

Another notable figure bearing the IMM surname was Johann Georg Imm (1695-1768), a German architect and master builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany.

In the 19th century, the IMM surname found its way to the United States through German immigration. One of the earliest recorded instances was Johann Imm (1815-1892), who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer.

The name also gained recognition in the field of science with the birth of Karl Imm (1876-1946), a German physicist and inventor. He made significant contributions to the development of radio technology and held numerous patents.

It is worth noting that the IMM surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Immenstadt, Immenreuth, and Immenhausen, further highlighting its geographical roots.

While the surname IMM may not be as widely known as some others, its rich history and diverse representation across various fields make it a fascinating subject of study for onomatologists and historians alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imm

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

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

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