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

Nimer, 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 Nimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nimer in America

Nimer is the 50467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nimer surname appeared 414 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 Nimer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nimer 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 Nimer

The surname Nimer is believed to have originated in Germany, where it dates back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "niumen," which means "to take" or "to seize." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their ability to take or seize things, perhaps as a military or law enforcement official.

The earliest known record of the name Nimer appears in the Annals of Fulda, a historical chronicle written in the 9th century AD. The text mentions a man named Nimer who was a member of the court of the Carolingian emperor Louis the Pious. This suggests that the name was already in use among the nobility and upper classes of the time.

By the 11th century, the name had spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by its appearance in various local records and documents. For example, a man named Heinrich Nimer is mentioned in a land deed from the city of Cologne, dated 1053. This suggests that the name had become more widespread among the general population.

Over time, the name also underwent various spelling variations, such as Niemer, Niemar, and Nymr. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One of the earliest and most notable bearers of the name was Hans Nimer, a German painter and printmaker who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). He was known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, which were widely circulated and admired throughout Europe.

Another prominent figure with the surname Nimer was Christoph Nimer, a German theologian and Protestant reformer who lived in the 16th century (1517-1589). He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the spread of the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

In the 17th century, the name Nimer appeared in the records of the town of Nürnberg, where a family of that name owned a successful brewery. One member of this family, Johann Nimer (1625-1682), was known for his innovative brewing techniques and was credited with popularizing the use of hops in beer production.

In the 18th century, a man named Franz Nimer (1710-1778) gained fame as a composer and musician in the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. His compositions, which included operas, symphonies, and concertos, were highly regarded in his time and are still studied and performed by musicians today.

Another notable bearer of the name was the German philosopher and writer Friedrich Nimer (1776-1831), who was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement. His works, which explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, were influential in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of 19th century Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nimer

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

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

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