Explore the Family Name Emmerson
The meaning of Emmerson
English: variant of Emerson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Emmerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Emmerson has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Emmerson was ranked as the 25,503rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 24,874th position, marking a 2.47% increase in rank. The count of individuals with the Emmerson surname also rose from 910 in 2000 to 1000 in 2010, an increase of 9.89%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,503 | #24,874 | 2.47% |
| Count | 910 | 1,000 | 9.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emmerson
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Emmerson, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable shifts over the decade. The percentage of Emmersons identifying as White decreased from 88.35% in 2000 to 84.1% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw significant growth, increasing from 1.32% to 4.5%, a change of 240.91%. Additionally, those identifying as Black or African American increased their representation from 6.48% to 8.1%. Conversely, the proportion of those with two or more ethnic identities fell by 44.66%. Overall, the ethnic identity of the surname Emmerson became more diverse over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.35% | 84.1% | -4.81% |
| Black | 6.48% | 8.1% | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 4.5% | 240.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 1.4% | -44.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1% | 81.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.9% | 16.88% |