Explore the Family Name Imrie
The meaning of Imrie
Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Amory or Emery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Imrie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Imrie' has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,308th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 44,500th spot—a change of approximately 5.94%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 422 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, representing a growth of 14.45%. However, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname 'Imrie' remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #44,500 | 5.94% |
| Count | 422 | 483 | 14.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imrie
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname 'Imrie' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A vast majority—over 95% by 2010—identified as White, an increase of 1.16% from 2000. The percentage identifying as having two or more races decreased slightly, while the representation of Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase of 40.68%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.66% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 95.65% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.66% | 40.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.04% | -11.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |