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

Rimkus, 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 Rimkus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rimkus in America

Rimkus is the 35812th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rimkus surname appeared 627 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 Rimkus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rimkus 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 Rimkus

The surname RIMKUS originated in Lithuania, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Lithuanian word "rimti," which means "to calm down" or "to become quiet." This suggests that the name may have been initially assigned to someone with a calm or reserved demeanor.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various forms, such as Rimkuswicz, Rimkowitz, and Rimkovitch, reflecting the influence of different regional dialects and spelling variations. These variations likely arose as the name spread across different regions of Lithuania and neighboring countries.

One of the earliest documented references to the name RIMKUS can be found in a 16th-century Lithuanian census record, where it was listed as Rimkuswicz. This record provides valuable insight into the name's historical presence and geographical distribution within the region.

The name RIMKUS has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 17th century, Jonas Rimkus (1623-1687) was a prominent Lithuanian scholar and writer, known for his contributions to the study of the Lithuanian language and literature.

Another notable figure was Marija Rimkus (1789-1862), a Lithuanian noblewoman and philanthropist who played a significant role in supporting educational initiatives and cultural preservation efforts in her home region.

In the 19th century, Antanas Rimkus (1821-1891) was a respected Lithuanian priest and author, known for his religious writings and his efforts to promote Lithuanian language and culture during a period of intense Russification.

Moving into the 20th century, Juozas Rimkus (1908-1983) was a renowned Lithuanian sculptor and artist, whose works are celebrated for their unique blend of traditional Lithuanian motifs and modern artistic styles.

Lastly, Rimas Rimkus (born 1957) is a contemporary Lithuanian politician and diplomat who has served as a Member of the European Parliament and as Lithuania's Ambassador to several countries.

While the RIMKUS name has its roots in Lithuania, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and history of its Lithuanian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rimkus

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

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

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