Explore the Family Name Emerton
The meaning of Emerton
English (Middlesex, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire): variant of Emberton.
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How common is the last name Emerton in the United States?
The surname Emerton experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census periods. In 2000, Emerton was ranked 47,575th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slid to 49,914th, marking a drop of nearly 5 percent. However, the raw count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 419 to 420 during the same time frame, demonstrating a minor growth of 0.24 percent. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Emerton per 100k saw a decline of 12.5 percent from 0.16 to 0.14, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #49,914 | -4.92% |
| Count | 419 | 420 | 0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emerton
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of Emertons identify as White, with this group increasing from 94.99 percent in 2000 to 95.95 percent in 2010. The number of Emertons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from none to 1.43 percent within the same period. On the other hand, there was an absolute decrease in the percentage of Emertons identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, falling from 1.91 percent to zero. The proportions of Emertons identifying as Hispanic held steady at 1.19 percent, while those reporting as Black or belonging to two or more races remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 95.95% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.91% | 0% | -100% |