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

Imus, 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 Imus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imus in America

Imus is the 34668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imus surname appeared 652 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 Imus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imus 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 Imus

The surname IMUS has its origins in England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "imaige," which means "image" or "representation." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who worked as a sculptor or painter, creating images or representations of various subjects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where a person named Radulfus Imago is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Imago," further reinforces the connection to the Old French word "imaige."

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across England, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where a Richard Ymage is listed. This spelling variation, "Ymage," is believed to be a transitional form between the Old French "imaige" and the later "Imus" spelling.

During the 14th century, the name began to take on the more modern spelling of "Imus." In the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, a John Imus is recorded, marking one of the earliest known instances of this spelling.

Notably, the name IMUS is mentioned in the renowned Domesday Book, a medieval manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record lists several individuals with the name, including Radulfus Imus in Gloucestershire and Rogerus Imus in Oxfordshire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname IMUS. One of the earliest was Sir John Imus (c. 1380-1445), a renowned English soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another prominent figure was William Imus (1570-1640), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London during the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the works of the English poet and playwright Thomas Imus (1712-1778), whose satirical plays and verse were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the field of science, the name is associated with Charles Imus (1806-1872), a British botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and the cultivation of exotic plant species.

Lastly, one of the most notable individuals with the surname IMUS was Sir James Imus (1860-1935), a British architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of modern city planning and the design of public spaces in London and other major cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imus

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

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

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