Explore the Family Name Em
The meaning of Em
1. Cambodian: written ឯម, unexplained. 2. Perhaps also an altered form of German Ehm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Em in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Em has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,932nd, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 27,303rd position, a change of 8.78%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 740 in 2000 to 885 in 2010, representing a growth of 19.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Em per 100k has also increased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #27,303 | 8.78% |
| Count | 740 | 885 | 19.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.3 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Em
The ethnicity associated with the surname Em as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a significant shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 77.84% to 87.34%, a change of 12.20%. However, there were considerable decreases in the percentage of individuals who identified as two or more races, dropping from 9.46% to 2.49%, and those identifying as White, falling from 10.54% to 8.70%. Additionally, while there were no individuals with the surname Em identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this had changed to 1.13%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black fell to zero in 2010 after being 1.22% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.84% | 87.34% | 12.2% |
| White | 10.54% | 8.7% | -17.46% |
| Two or More Races | 9.46% | 2.49% | -73.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |