Explore the Family Name Emge
The meaning of Emge
German: probably a variant of Emke (see Ehmke).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Emge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Emge has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,802 in terms of commonality, with a total count of 814 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped to the rank of 29,740 with 791 individuals, marking a decline of 6.97% in ranking and a 2.83% drop in absolute count. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 also fell by 10%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,802 | #29,740 | -6.97% |
| Count | 814 | 791 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emge
From an ethnicity perspective, the Emge surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 97.17% of those with the Emge surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease to 95.70% in 2010. The surname saw an increase in those identifying as Two or more races, from 0.74% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010, an increase of 18.92%. The Hispanic representation almost doubled from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010, a rise of 93.88%. There were no individuals with the Emge surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.7% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.9% | 93.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.88% | 18.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |