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

Immerman, 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 Immerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immerman in America

Immerman is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immerman surname appeared 193 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 Immerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immerman 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 Immerman

The surname Immerman has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "immer," which means "always" or "forever," and may have been given to a person who was known for their perseverance or endurance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Immerman can be found in the town of Nürnberg, where a certain Hans Immerman is listed in the town's records in 1543. It is possible that the name was originally a descriptive nickname that eventually became a hereditary surname.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various regions of Germany, including Saxony and Bavaria. The spelling variations at the time included Immermann, Immerman, and Imerman, reflecting the regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that period.

A notable bearer of the name Immerman was the German writer and poet Karl Leberecht Immermann (1796-1840), who is considered one of the leading figures of the German Romantic movement. His works, such as the novel "Die Epigonen" (1836), explored themes of social change and the conflict between idealism and reality.

Another prominent individual with the surname Immerman was the German-American politician and lawyer John Immerman (1833-1908), who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and was involved in the establishment of the Milwaukee Public Library.

In the 19th century, the name Immerman can also be found in various parts of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, likely due to migration patterns and the spread of the name beyond its original German roots.

A notable example from this period is the Dutch-born artist Gerrit Immerman (1841-1922), who was known for his landscape paintings and was a member of the Pulchri Studio art society in The Hague.

As the 20th century dawned, the name Immerman continued to be present in various parts of the world, reflecting the global diaspora of people with German heritage. For instance, the American actor and director Richard Immerman (1905-1992) was born in New York City to German immigrant parents.

Throughout its history, the surname Immerman has remained relatively uncommon, but its bearers have made contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, art, and entertainment, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carry this name of German origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immerman

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

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

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