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

Immer, 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 Immer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immer in America

Immer is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immer surname appeared 138 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 Immer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immer 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 Immer

The surname Immer originated in the Dutch province of Friesland, deriving from the Middle Dutch word "immer," meaning "always" or "forever." It initially emerged as a nickname for someone perceived as persistent or constant in their ways.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname appears in a 14th-century Frisian manuscript, where a certain Syds Immer is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Hindelopen. This suggests the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, records from the city of Leeuwarden reference an Immer family among the local gentry. Notably, Pieter Immer (1520-1589) served as a prominent alderman and merchant, contributing to the region's prosperous trading endeavors.

As the name spread beyond Friesland, it adopted various spellings, such as Imer and Ymmer, reflecting local linguistic variations. One notable bearer was the German theologian Andreas Immer (1595-1660), who authored several influential works on Protestant doctrine.

In the 17th century, the name found its way to North America through Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam (present-day New York). Johannes Immer (1630-1697) was among the early arrivals, establishing a successful farm on Long Island.

Another figure of note was the Dutch painter Jacob Immer (1675-1744), renowned for his vivid landscapes and maritime scenes. His work can be found in several prestigious collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Moving into the 19th century, the industrialist Heinrich Immer (1820-1892) made significant contributions to the development of the German steel industry, founding the Immer Steel Works in Duisburg.

Throughout its history, the surname Immer has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, Germany, and across various parts of North America, carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, each leaving their mark on the communities they called home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immer

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

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

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