2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Reimler
A surname derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "ragin" (counsel) and "mari" (famous).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Reimler. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reimler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Reimler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reimler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reimler
The surname Reimler is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bavaria, initially spelled as "Reymler" or "Reymeler." The name is thought to be derived from the German word "reim," meaning "rhyme" or "verse," suggesting a possible connection to poets or writers from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reimler can be found in the Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv (Bavarian State Archives) dated back to 1387. In this document, a certain "Hans Reymler" is mentioned as a resident of the town of Landshut, located in Lower Bavaria.
The Reimler name also appears in various historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Franconia and Swabia. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Reimler (1545-1612), a renowned Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Tübingen, and Caspar Reimler (1573-1635), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar from Nuremberg.
In the 18th century, the name Reimler gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Michael Reimler (1713-1790), a celebrated Baroque composer and organist from Augsburg. His compositions, particularly for the organ, were widely performed and admired throughout Germany during his lifetime.
Another noteworthy figure was Christoph Friedrich Reimler (1758-1824), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora in the region of Saxony. His extensive collection of plant specimens and detailed observations were instrumental in advancing the field of botany during that era.
As the centuries progressed, the Reimler name continued to appear in various historical records and documents, with individuals from this family engaging in various professions, such as agriculture, trade, and academia. Some notable place names associated with the Reimler surname include Reimlersdorf, a small village in the Bavarian region of Franconia, and Reimlershofen, a district located in the town of Erding, near Munich.
While the Reimler name may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its rich history and enduring presence over the centuries serve as a testament to its significance within the cultural tapestry of Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reimler
Among Census respondents with the surname Reimler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Reimler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Reimler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reimler
Reimler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+8 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,416 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-9 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.2%) | Down 1,416 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 9,289 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Reimler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #149,446 | -6.6% |
| Count | 119 | 110 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reimler bearers went from 119 to 110 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 9,289 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #149,446.
FAQ
Reimler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reimler?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Reimler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Reimler?
Reimler ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Reimler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Reimler.
Has Reimler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reimler went from 119 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Reimler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reimler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reimler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reimler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Reimler (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Reimler mean?
A surname derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "ragin" (counsel) and "mari" (famous). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Reimler (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Reimler?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.