Explore the Family Name Emma
The meaning of Emma
Italian (Sicily): from the female personal name Emma, of ancient Germanic origin (see Imm). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Francesco, Salvatore, Pasquale, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Emma in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Emma' saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname improved slightly from 23,207 in 2000 to 22,592 in 2010, marking a 2.65% increase. This equates to an absolute growth in count of 10.82%, with 1,026 people bearing the surname in 2000 and 1,137 in 2010. The proportion of people named Emma per 100,000 also increased by 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,207 | #22,592 | 2.65% |
| Count | 1,026 | 1,137 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.39 | 2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emma
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Emma'. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (93.08%), followed by Hispanic (2.53%), Black (2.34%), and those identifying with two or more races (1.46%). By 2010, while there was still a significant White majority (90.85%), the Hispanic proportion had more than doubled to 5.36%. The percentage of people identifying as Black decreased to 1.85%. Notably, the data shows a minor representation of Asian/Pacific Islander starting in 2010, while no change was reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 90.85% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 5.36% | 111.86% |
| Black | 2.34% | 1.85% | -20.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |