Explore the Family Name Imus
The meaning of Imus
Possibly an Americanized form of German Eymess, from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ecka ‘blade (of a sword)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Imus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Imus saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 35,153rd most popular surname in 2000, it rose to the 34,668th position by 2010 - a change of 1.38%. In terms of numbers, there was a 7.41% increase in people with the Imus surname during this period, growing from 607 to 652. However, the proportion of the population with the name per 100,000 decreased slightly by 4.35%, indicating that while the count increased, it didn't keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,153 | #34,668 | 1.38% |
| Count | 607 | 652 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imus
The ethnicity associated with the surname Imus also saw some changes over that decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group was White, which saw a slight increase from 83.20% to 83.44%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also grew from 6.10% to 6.90%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw the most significant increase, going from 4.61% in 2000 to 5.83% in 2010 - a change of 26.46%. However, those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 3.46% to 2.61%. No data was available for individuals of Hispanic or Black ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 83.44% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.1% | 6.9% | 13.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.61% | 5.83% | 26.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 2.61% | -24.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |