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

Immler, 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 Immler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immler in America

Immler is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immler surname appeared 103 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 Immler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immler 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 Immler

The surname IMMLER is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "imme," meaning "bee," with the suffix "-ler" added to indicate an occupation or association. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a beekeeper or someone involved in apiculture.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in regions like Bavaria and Swabia in southern Germany. In some cases, the name was spelled slightly differently, such as "Imler" or "Immeler," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure bearing the IMMLER name was Johannes Immler, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 16th century (c. 1530 - 1592). He worked as a professor at the University of Tübingen and made contributions to the field of mathematics, including the study of conic sections and the development of algebraic notation.

Another individual of note was Christoph Immler (1597 - 1667), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Jena. He was known for his works on ethics and natural philosophy, which were influential in academic circles during his time.

In the 18th century, Johann Georg Immler (1701 - 1768) was a prominent German jurist and legal scholar. He held positions as a professor of law at the University of Tübingen and served as a legal advisor to various German states, making significant contributions to the development of German civil law.

The name IMMLER has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in southern Germany. For example, the village of Immeldorf in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from the IMMLER surname, suggesting the presence of families with this name in the area.

Moving into the 19th century, Karl Immler (1830 - 1903) was a German author and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the Swabian dialect. His plays and writings captured the cultural traditions and dialect of the Swabian region, contributing to the preservation of local language and customs.

While the IMMLER surname may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, with connections to various occupations, academic fields, and cultural traditions within Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immler

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

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

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