Explore the Family Name Emison
The meaning of Emison
1. English: variant of Emmison, a metronymic from Emmett. This surname is found mainly in TN. 2. Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschell, Hershel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Emison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Emison has slightly declined in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 50,801st most popular surname, with a count of 386, or 0.14 per 100k people holding this surname. By 2010, it had dropped to the 55,962nd rank with a total count of 366, equating to a proportion of 0.12 per 100k. This signifies a decrease in popularity by 10.16% and a reduction in the overall count by 5.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #55,962 | -10.16% |
| Count | 386 | 366 | -5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emison
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Emison surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.37% in 2000 to 93.99% in 2010. There was also a small representation of those identifying with two or more races, which decreased from 1.55% to 1.37%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.55% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also emerged in 2010 at 1.37%, while there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 93.99% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.01% | 94.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.37% | -11.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |