Explore the Family Name Imler
The meaning of Imler
Americanized form of Swiss German Immler: occupational name for an official who (in Zurich and Winterthur) levied the market grain tax (Immi, from Greek-Latin hēmina ‘liquid and dry measure, around half a pint’).
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How common is the last name Imler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Imler experienced a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,400 among all surnames and fell to 14,316 in 2010, a decrease of 6.84%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 2,084 in 2000 to 2,090 in 2010, marking a negligible rise of 0.29%. Its proportion per 100k population also experienced a minor decrease of 7.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,400 | #14,316 | -6.84% |
| Count | 2,084 | 2,090 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.71 | -7.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imler
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Imler identified as white in both 2000 (96.79%) and 2010 (96.08%), despite a marginal decrease of 0.73%. The representation of those who identify as having two or more ethnic identities saw the greatest increase, from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010, reflecting a change of 72.09%. Similarly, the Hispanic share increased by 27.72%, from 1.01% to 1.29%. On the other hand, the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups saw a reduction in their representation among individuals with the Imler surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 96.08% | -0.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.48% | 72.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.29% | 27.72% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0.57% | -8.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.29% | -14.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.29% | -23.68% |