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

Irmscher, 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 Irmscher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irmscher in America

Irmscher is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irmscher surname appeared 128 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 Irmscher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irmscher 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 Irmscher

The surname Irmscher originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "irm," meaning "noble" or "great," combined with the suffix "-scher," which denotes a profession or occupation.

One of the earliest documented references to the Irmscher name can be found in the church records of the town of Meissen, located in the German state of Saxony, where a certain Hans Irmscher was recorded as a resident in 1532.

In the late 17th century, the Irmscher family gained prominence in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, with several members holding influential positions in local governments and trade guilds. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Irmscher (1642-1717), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Halle.

As the Irmscher name spread across Germany, it also took on various localized spellings, such as Irmescher, Irmischer, and Irmesher. These variations often reflected the regional dialects and pronunciation differences found throughout the country.

In the 19th century, the Irmscher name gained recognition beyond Germany's borders. One prominent figure was Karl Friedrich Irmscher (1824-1891), a German-born botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant physiology. He spent several years researching and teaching in Russia before returning to his homeland.

Another notable individual was Otto Irmscher (1891-1968), a German actor and film director who worked extensively in the early days of German cinema. He directed several successful films in the 1920s and 1930s, including the 1928 silent film "Die Zwei und die Dame."

The 20th century also saw the rise of Hugo Irmscher (1901-1985), a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as a member of the Bundestag (German parliament) from 1949 to 1965 and was known for his advocacy of environmental protection and conservation.

Throughout its history, the Irmscher surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and businessmen, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irmscher

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

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

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