Explore the Family Name Emmanuel
The meaning of Emmanuel
French, German, Welsh, Jewish (Sephardic and Ashkenazic), West Indian (mainly Haiti), and African (mainly Nigeria and Tanzania): from the personal name Emmanuel (see Emanuel). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Pierre, Andre, Serge, Francois, Jacques, Jean Pierre, Kettly, Marcellin, Michel, Micheline, Sylvain.
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How common is the last name Emmanuel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Emmanuel has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,395th but climbed to 11,081st by 2010, showing a change of 23.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,906 to 2,864 within the same timeframe, marking a substantial increase of 50.26%. This trend is further reflected in the increased proportion per 100k, which went up from 0.71 to 0.97, indicating a rise of 36.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,395 | #11,081 | 23.02% |
| Count | 1,906 | 2,864 | 50.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.97 | 36.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emmanuel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts within the Emmanuel surname holders' background between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 8.66% to 11.14%, a change of 28.64%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 5.67% to 6.53%, reflecting a 15.17% change. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 9.02% to 3.74%, a drop of 58.54%. Similarly, there was a slight decline in those identifying as White, from 20.09% to 14.56%, marking a change of -27.53%. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 55.77% to 63.41%, a change of 13.70%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a small decrease from 0.79% to 0.63%, down by 20.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.77% | 63.41% | 13.7% |
| White | 20.09% | 14.56% | -27.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.66% | 11.14% | 28.64% |
| Hispanic | 5.67% | 6.53% | 15.17% |
| Two or More Races | 9.02% | 3.74% | -58.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.63% | -20.25% |