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

Immekus, 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 Immekus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immekus in America

Immekus is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immekus surname appeared 302 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 Immekus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immekus 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 Immekus

The surname IMMEKUS has its origins in the German-speaking regions of central Europe, with the earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "imme," meaning "bee," and was likely an occupational name given to beekeepers or those involved in the production of honey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IMMEKUS surname can be found in a 1467 document from the town of Nuremberg, which mentions a certain Hans Immekus, a local beekeeper. Another notable early reference is in the 1511 census records of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, where a family by the name of Immekus is listed among the residents.

The surname IMMEKUS was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony during the 16th and 17th centuries. In the 1580 church records of the town of Freiberg, Saxony, a Johannes Immekus is mentioned as a respected member of the local community.

Over the centuries, the IMMEKUS surname has seen various spellings and variations, such as Immekuß, Immeküß, and Immekuess, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas.

Notable individuals bearing the IMMEKUS surname throughout history include:

1. Wilhelm Immekus (1543-1612), a prominent Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg.
2. Anna Maria Immekus (1685-1761), a renowned Bavarian lacemaker whose intricate works were highly sought after by the nobility.
3. Johann Georg Immekus (1712-1780), a skilled woodcarver from the town of Oberammergau, known for his detailed religious sculptures adorning local churches.
4. Friedrich Immekus (1825-1892), a German naturalist and explorer who documented the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest.
5. Helene Immekus (1879-1946), a pioneering German aviator and one of the first women to obtain a pilot's license in Europe.

While the IMMEKUS surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and occupational traditions of central Europe, particularly in the fields of apiculture, craftsmanship, and academic pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immekus

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

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

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