Explore the Family Name Imber
The meaning of Imber
1. English: habitational name from Imber (Wiltshire). The placename probably derives from the Old English personal name Imma + Old English mere ‘pool’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ingber, from Yiddish imber ‘ginger’. 3. German: nickname for an industrious person or metonymic occupational name for a beekeeper, from Middle High German imbe, imme ‘ (honey) bee’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Etti, Hyman, Syma.
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How common is the last name Imber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Imber has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 39,240 and by 2010, it had fallen to 42,937, marking a decline of 9.42%. In terms of count, there were 528 individuals with the surname Imber in 2000, but this number dropped to 504 by 2010, indicating a 4.55% decrease. The proportion per 100k also diminished from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, showing a 15% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #42,937 | -9.42% |
| Count | 528 | 504 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imber
The ethnicity associated with the surname Imber has also shifted slightly between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White formed the majority, growing from 93.94% in 2000 to 95.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.46% to 1.59%, a drop of 35.37%. The group identifying as two or more races saw a small decrease of 3.96%, going from 2.27% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared in the 2010 census at 0.99%, where it had been absent in 2000. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 95.24% | 1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 2.18% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 1.59% | -35.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |