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

Nimz, 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 Nimz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nimz in America

Nimz is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nimz surname appeared 329 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 Nimz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nimz 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 Nimz

The surname NIMZ has its origins in the region of Brandenburg, Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle Low German word "nimmen," meaning "to take" or "to seize." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a profession or occupation related to collecting or seizing goods or property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NIMZ can be found in the parish records of the town of Neuruppin, Brandenburg, in the year 1582. This entry mentions a certain Hans Nimz, who was a local landowner and farmer.

In the 17th century, the name NIMZ appeared in various legal documents and records in the Brandenburg region, such as land deeds and tax rolls. This indicates that the family had established itself as a prominent local presence during this period.

During the 18th century, the NIMZ surname spread to other parts of Germany, including Saxony and Silesia. A notable figure from this era was Johann Friedrich Nimz (1717-1788), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote extensively on religious subjects.

The 19th century saw the migration of NIMZ families to other parts of Europe and beyond. One such individual was Karl Nimz (1832-1901), a German-born engineer who immigrated to the United States and played a significant role in the construction of railways and bridges in the American West.

Another prominent bearer of the NIMZ surname was August Nimz (1855-1932), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Germany and Europe during his lifetime.

In the early 20th century, the NIMZ name appeared in various historical records and documents related to World War I. Hans Nimz (1892-1965) was a German soldier who served in the Imperial German Army and was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery during the conflict.

The surname NIMZ has also been found in various place names and locations throughout Brandenburg and other regions of Germany. For example, the village of Nimzau, located in the district of Uckermark, is believed to derive its name from the NIMZ family, who may have been among the early settlers or landowners in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nimz

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

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

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