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

Primm, 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 Primm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Primm in America

Primm is the 10224th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Primm surname appeared 3,153 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 Primm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Primm 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 Primm

The surname Primm has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "prim," meaning "delicate" or "refined," which was initially used as a nickname for someone with a prim or proper demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Primm name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1198, where a person named Walter Prim is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the surname started appearing in various manorial records and tax rolls across different parts of England. The Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273 mention a William Prim, while the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 list a Robert Prym.

The Primm surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Primrose Hill in London, which was originally recorded as "Primerose Hill" in the 16th century. This suggests that some Primm families may have taken their name from the locations they resided in or owned land.

One notable figure bearing the Primm surname was John Primm (c. 1580-1659), an English clergyman and writer who served as the rector of St. Martin's Church in Leicester. He published several religious works, including "The Christian's Anchor-hold" and "The Sinner's Humble Confession."

Another prominent individual with this name was Thomas Primm (1642-1718), a successful merchant and landowner from Warwickshire. He was involved in the woolen trade and acquired substantial wealth, which allowed him to purchase several properties in the region.

In the 18th century, the Primm surname gained further recognition with the birth of William Primm (1725-1799), a renowned clockmaker from Oxfordshire. His clocks were highly sought after and can still be found in various museums and private collections.

The 19th century saw the emergence of James Primm (1819-1891), a British artist known for his landscape paintings. He exhibited his works at the Royal Academy and gained recognition for his depictions of rural scenery in England and Wales.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Ethel Primm (1876-1962), a pioneering British educator and suffragette. She fought for women's right to vote and played a crucial role in establishing several educational institutions for women in London.

These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the Primm surname throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence in various spheres of British society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Primm

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

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

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