Explore the Family Name Imre
The meaning of Imre
Hungarian: from the personal name Imre, Hungarian equivalent of Amery. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Zoltan, Attila, Tibor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Imre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Imre has experienced a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, going from 82,019 to 83,834, a change of -2.21%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.67%, from 214 to 224. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #83,834 | -2.21% |
| Count | 214 | 224 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imre
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Imre. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were white (93.93%), and this percentage increased to 96.43% in 2010. The share of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.74% to 0% over the same period. There was a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, but this dropped to zero in 2010. No individuals with the surname Imre identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 96.43% | 2.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |