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

Immel, 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 Immel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immel in America

Immel is the 13462nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immel surname appeared 2,262 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Immel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immel 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 Immel

The surname Immel is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "immi," which translates to "bee" or "honey." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to a beekeeper or someone involved in the production or trade of honey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Immel can be found in the medieval town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Immel, Immell, and Ymmel, reflecting the regional variations in language and pronunciation at the time.

In the 14th century, an Immel family is mentioned in the archives of the city of Regensburg, where they were documented as landowners and respected citizens. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a reputable surname among the German nobility and middle class.

During the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation played a significant role in the spread of the Immel surname. Several individuals bearing this name were prominent figures in the religious movement, including Johann Immel (1490-1558), a Lutheran theologian and reformer from Saxony.

Another notable figure was Hans Immel (1570-1635), a German artist and printmaker known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and mythological scenes. His work was widely celebrated and can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the Immel surname continued to spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions. In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Immel (1725-1792) was a renowned composer and organist from Saxony, renowned for his contributions to the development of church music.

Crossing into the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals bearing the Immel surname was August Immel (1810-1885), a German-American industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the Immel Wagon Works in Cincinnati, Ohio, which became one of the largest manufacturers of horse-drawn carriages and wagons in the United States.

The Immel surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Immelborn, a small village in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and Immelstadt, a town in Bavaria. These locations may have served as the ancestral homes for different branches of the Immel family, further contributing to the spread and recognition of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immel

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

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

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