Explore the Family Name Embury
The meaning of Embury
English: variant of Embry 1 and 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Embury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Embury surname increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved up from 44,654th place in 2000 to 43,969th place in 2010, marking a growth of 1.53%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Embury surname grew by 8.17% during this period, rising from 453 to 490. However, the proportion of individuals with the Embury surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #43,969 | 1.53% |
| Count | 453 | 490 | 8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Embury
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Embury surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 94.04% to 92.24%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as two or more races saw increases, with the latter experiencing significant growth from 1.10% to 3.47%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.87% to 2.45%, while the percentage identifying as Black dropped entirely from 1.10% to 0.00%. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 92.24% | -1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 3.47% | 215.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 2.45% | -14.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Black | 1.1% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |