Explore the Family Name Emeigh
The meaning of Emeigh
Americanized form of German Emich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Emeigh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Emeigh witnessed a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 60,083 to 60,505, a change of -0.7. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased during the same period, from 314 to 333, marking an increase of 6.05. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small dip of -8.33, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #60,505 | -0.7% |
| Count | 314 | 333 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emeigh
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Emeigh, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, was predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of -1.13 in the latter year to 97.30. The Hispanic representation showed a modest rise, from 0 to 1.50. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained static at zero, indicating no representation from these groups. In some cases, data is suppressed in order to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.3% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |