Ime History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Ime

The rich and ancient history of the Ime family name dates back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from the baptismal name 'Emma.'' The surname Ime referred to the 'son of Emma' which belongs to the category of metronymic surnames. 1

Early Origins of the Ime family

Early History of the Ime family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ime research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1243, 1574, 1768, 1783, 1785, 1788 and 1794 are included under the topic Early Ime History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ime Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Ime have been found, including Im, Imm, Imme, Imms, Immes, Immson, Imson, Immeson, Imeson, Immison, Imison and many more.

Early Notables of the Ime family

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Migration of the Ime family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Ime, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : George Imm, who arrived in New York in 1862.