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

Immoos, 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 Immoos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immoos in America

Immoos is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immoos surname appeared 113 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 Immoos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immoos 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 Immoos

The surname IMMOOS is of German origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "immen," which translates to "bees" or "beehives." This name likely originated in the regions of southern Germany, where beekeeping was a prevalent occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IMMOOS name can be found in the village of Immenhausen, located in the Hesse region of central Germany. The name of this village, which translates to "houses of bees," suggests a strong connection between the IMMOOS surname and the historical practice of beekeeping in the area.

In the 17th century, Johannes IMMOOS (1621-1687), a well-known beekeeper and author, wrote extensively on the subject of apiculture. His works, such as "Der Vollkommene Bienenmeister" (The Complete Beemaster), were widely read and influenced the beekeeping practices of his time.

The IMMOOS name also appears in various historical records from the 18th and 19th centuries. For instance, Anna Maria IMMOOS (1753-1823) was a prominent figure in the town of Meersburg, located on the shores of Lake Constance in southern Germany. Her family was known for their expertise in beekeeping and honey production.

In the 19th century, Friedrich IMMOOS (1814-1892) was a renowned botanist and naturalist from the Black Forest region of Germany. His extensive research on the flora and fauna of the area, including the behavior of bees, contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of the time.

Another notable figure with the IMMOOS surname was Elise IMMOOS (1877-1962), a German educator and women's rights activist. She was a vocal advocate for equal educational opportunities for women and played a crucial role in establishing several schools and educational programs in her home region of Bavaria.

While the IMMOOS surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the historical practice of beekeeping in the regions of southern and central Germany, where the name first arose.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immoos

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

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

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