Explore the Family Name Pimm
The meaning of Pimm
English: from the Middle English personal name Pimme (Old English Pymma, of unexplained etymology).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pimm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pimm saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 54,020 in 2000 to 53,802 in 2010, reflecting a 0.4% upward shift. The count of individuals with the Pimm surname also increased by 7.26%, growing from 358 to 384. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #53,802 | 0.4% |
| Count | 358 | 384 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pimm
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Pimm surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a marginal decrease from 94.97% to 94.53%. The Hispanic identity saw a substantial increase of 179.29%, rising from 1.40% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010. No individuals with the Pimm surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or two or more races in either year. There was a decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 1.40% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 94.53% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.91% | 179.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |