Explore the Family Name Emig
The meaning of Emig
German: from a shortened form of the personal name Emmerich. Compare Amick, Emick, and Emigh.
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How common is the last name Emig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Emig" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,386th in terms of commonality amongst surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to 14,358th, marking a decrease of 7.26%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a minimal reduction of 0.19%, dropping from 2,087 in 2000 to 2,083 in 2010. Accordingly, its proportion per 100,000 people shrank by 7.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,386 | #14,358 | -7.26% |
| Count | 2,087 | 2,083 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.71 | -7.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Emig" demonstrated some changes as well, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group remains those identifying as White, though their percentage decreased slightly from 95.88% in 2000 to 94.82% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was notable growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or reporting two or more races, increasing by 59.72% and 60.49% respectively. The Hispanic representation also rose by 39.88%. However, there were no individuals with the Emig surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native reported in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 94.82% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.35% | 39.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.3% | 60.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 1.15% | 59.72% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |