Explore the Family Name Emmerling
The meaning of Emmerling
German (Bavaria) and Austria: from the dialect word Emmerling ‘yellowhammer’, a song bird with bright plumage, hence a nickname for a pretentious person or a passionate singer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Emmerling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Emmerling has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Emmerling was ranked 31,053rd in terms of commonness among all surnames, but it slipped to rank 31,754th by 2010—a drop of 2.26%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during this period from 707 to 727, marking a growth of 2.83%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Emmerling per 100,000 decreased by 3.85%, indicating that its popularity relative to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #31,754 | -2.26% |
| Count | 707 | 727 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emmerling
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Emmerling surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. The percentage of Whites holding this surname rose slightly from 96.61% in 2000 to 96.97% in 2010. The surname's association with Hispanic ethnicity saw a decrease of 20.51% over the same decade, falling from 1.56% to 1.24%. There were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the data shows an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races within the Emmerling surname bearers, first appearing in the 2010 census at 1.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 96.97% | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.24% | -20.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |