Explore the Family Name Emley
The meaning of Emley
1. English: variant of Emily 1. 2. English: habitational name from Hemley (Suffolk), from the Old English personal name Helma + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. 3. Americanized form of South German Imle.
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How common is the last name Emley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Emley slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010 by 1.55%, dropping in rank from 34,856 to 35,395. However, the count of people carrying the Emley surname saw a minor increase of 3.75%, rising from 613 in 2000 to 636 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100 thousand people decreased by 4.35% indicating that although more people bear the surname, its popularity in comparison to other surnames has dipped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #35,395 | -1.55% |
| Count | 613 | 636 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emley
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the Emley surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly White, with 97.39% in 2000 and 96.54% in 2010. Interestingly, there have been some changes over the decade. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 these categories represented 0.94% and 1.10% respectively of those bearing the surname. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.47% to 0.94%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 96.54% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0.94% | -36.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |