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

Jimerson, 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 Jimerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jimerson in America

Jimerson is the 9192nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jimerson surname appeared 3,548 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jimerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jimerson 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 Jimerson

The surname Jimerson has its origins in England, where it is believed to have first emerged in the late 13th century. It is thought to be a variant of the name 'Gimerson,' which itself is derived from the Old English word 'gimer,' meaning 'a young bull or steer.' This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with cattle or was particularly associated with these animals in some way.

The earliest known record of the name Jimerson can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William Gymersone is listed as residing in Oxfordshire. This spelling variation provides insight into how the name may have evolved over time. In the 14th century, the name appears to have been concentrated primarily in the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire, though it was also found in other parts of southern England.

One of the earliest individuals of note to bear the name was Sir John Jimerson, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. He is mentioned in the chronicles of the time for his bravery on the battlefield. Another prominent figure was William Jimerson (c.1520-1592), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Berkshire who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Jimerson began to spread more widely across England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. One notable example from this period is Thomas Jimerson (1582-1658), a clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and religious philosophy.

As the name continued to evolve, variations in spelling became more common, with forms such as 'Jimmerson,' 'Jymerson,' and 'Gymerson' all appearing in historical records. This reflects the inconsistencies in spelling that were common before standardization became more widespread.

Another individual of note was Sir Henry Jimerson (1698-1776), a prominent landowner and politician from Gloucestershire who served as a Member of Parliament and was also actively involved in local government. In the 19th century, one of the most well-known bearers of the name was Thomas Jimerson (1815-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

While the name Jimerson has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to North America, where it was carried by early settlers and immigrants. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly grounded in its English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jimerson

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

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

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