About Imrie
The surname Imrie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Iomhar," meaning "yew-man." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Iomhar. The yew tree was highly regarded in ancient Celtic culture for its symbolism of longevity and resilience, and thus the surname Imrie may have been given to individuals associated with these qualities. Over time, the surname has evolved and variations such as Imray and Imber have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Imrie can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Imrie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Imrie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Imrie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Imrie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Imrie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.