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

Nimmer, 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 Nimmer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nimmer in America

Nimmer is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nimmer surname appeared 678 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 Nimmer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nimmer 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 Nimmer

The surname Nimmer has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle Low German word "nimmer," which means "never." This word may have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered stubborn or unyielding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nimmer can be found in the records of the city of Hamburg, where a certain Claus Nimmer was mentioned in 1379. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a particular place or region within Germany, but this information is not entirely clear.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Nimmer appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. In the Netherlands, the name was sometimes spelled as "Nimmerdor," which translates to "never again."

A notable figure with the surname Nimmer was Johann Nimmer, a German theologian and philosopher who lived in the 17th century (1623-1688). He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

In England, the name Nimmer was sometimes associated with the village of Nympton in Devon, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Nimentone." This may suggest a connection between the surname and this particular place name, although the exact nature of this connection is unclear.

Another individual of note was Hans Nimmer, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century (1532-1597). His works are found in several art collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, a German-American artist named Wilhelm Nimmer (1836-1904) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, many of which depicted scenes from the American West.

A more recent figure was Erich Nimmer, a German philosopher and academic who lived from 1892 to 1964. He was known for his work on ethics and the philosophy of law.

Overall, the surname Nimmer has a long and varied history, with roots in Germany and potential connections to other parts of Europe. While its exact origins are uncertain, the name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including theologians, artists, and academics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nimmer

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

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

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