2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Triemert
A German surname originating from a locational name related to a town or village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Triemert. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Triemert 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Triemert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Triemert, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Triemert
The surname Triemert has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, specifically in the town of Triemering, which was established in the early medieval period. The name Triemert is derived from the old German words "triemen" meaning "three" and "hart" meaning "hard" or "strong," suggesting a connection to a place with three strong structures or fortifications.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Triemert can be found in the Bavarian church records from the year 1582, where a certain Hans Triemert is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Triemering. This suggests that the name had already been in use for some time before this record.
In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Triemert (1642-1718) was a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Ingolstadt. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were widely read during his time and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the period.
During the 18th century, the Triemert family appeared to have spread beyond Bavaria, with records showing individuals bearing the name in neighboring regions such as Saxony and Württemberg. One notable figure from this era was Friedrich Triemert (1738-1807), a prolific composer and organist who was admired for his choral works and sacred music.
In the 19th century, the Triemert name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Luise Triemert (1821-1892), a prominent writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reforms. Her published works, which addressed issues of gender equality and education, were widely read and influential in their time.
Another noteworthy individual was Karl Triemert (1856-1923), an engineer and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of early automotive technology. He was instrumental in the design and manufacture of some of the first gasoline-powered vehicles in Germany.
As the 20th century dawned, the Triemert family continued to make contributions across various fields. One such figure was Erich Triemert (1901-1979), a renowned archaeologist who led several expeditions to uncover ancient civilizations in the Middle East and North Africa. His discoveries and research have greatly enhanced our understanding of these ancient cultures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Triemert
Among Census respondents with the surname Triemert, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Triemert 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 Triemert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Triemert
Triemert 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-17 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,186 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-14 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,450 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 22,186 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 12,450 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 Triemert 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 | #141,140 | #153,590 | -8.8% |
| Count | 118 | 104 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Triemert bearers went from 118 to 104 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 12,450 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #153,590.
FAQ
Triemert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Triemert?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Triemert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Triemert?
Triemert ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Triemert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Triemert.
Has Triemert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Triemert went from 118 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Triemert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Triemert, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). 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 Triemert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Triemert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (4.8%). 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 Triemert (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 Triemert mean?
A German surname originating from a locational name related to a town or village. 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 Triemert (0.03 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 Triemert?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.