Imms

Imms is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. It is believed to have originated from the personal name "Imme," which is of Germanic origin. The surname Imms is of patronymic origin, indicating that it was originally used to denote "son of Imme."

The Imms surname is relatively rare and is mostly found in certain regions of the United Kingdom, such as the West Midlands. Over the years, variations of the surname may have emerged, including Immes and Imms. Individuals bearing the Imms surname have been identified in historical records, often associated with agricultural and rural communities.

The significance and historical legacy of the Imms surname are a subject of interest to genealogists and historians studying British lineage and family history. As with many surnames, the Imms surname may have different variations and branches, each with its own unique history and narrative.

Typical given names associated with the Imms surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • Darren
  • David
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Nick
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Amanda
  • Diane
  • Jacqueline
  • Janice
  • Kathleen
  • Kelly
  • Lauren
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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There are approximately 454 people named Imms in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Imms.

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Famous people named Imms

  • Augustus Daniel Imms - Entomologist (1880 to 1949)

Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.

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