Explore the Family Name Emch
The meaning of Emch
Swiss German: variant of German Emich, a shortened form of Emmerich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Emch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Emch surname has seen a slight increase over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,016th most popular surname in the U.S., and by 2010, the ranking had improved to 25,356th place. Over this period, the number of individuals with the Emch surname grew from 886 to 976, representing an increase of 10.16%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #25,356 | 2.54% |
| Count | 886 | 976 | 10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emch
The ethnicity distribution for the Emch surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname continues to be White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 98.31% in 2000 to 96.72% in 2010. During the same period, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories saw new representation, while the Hispanic category increased from 0.90% to 1.54%. There was no representation in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 96.72% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.54% | 71.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |