Explore the Family Name Emmerich
The meaning of Emmerich
1. German and Dutch: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old High German heim ‘home, house’ or amal ‘capable, brave, eager’ + rīhhi ‘powerful, rich’. Compare Emerich and Emmrich. 2. German: habitational name from any of the places on the Lower Rhine named Emmerich. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz, Gerhard, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Emmerich in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Emmerich saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Emmerich ranked 15,889th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 16,601st, a decrease of approximately 4.48%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly during this period, from 1,681 in 2000 to 1,727 in 2010, representing an increase of 2.74%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people with the surname Emmerich per 100,000 decreased by 4.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,889 | #16,601 | -4.48% |
| Count | 1,681 | 1,727 | 2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emmerich
The Decennial U.S. Census also revealed changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Emmerich. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races. This proportion rose by 44.44% and 37.29%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly, from 97.74% to 96%. The Hispanic population also saw significant growth, increasing by 89.92%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.26% | 89.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.81% | 37.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.52% | 44.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |