Explore the Family Name Emmons
The meaning of Emmons
1. English: variant either of Hemmings, Edmonds (see especially Edmond 2), or Emans. 2. Altered form of French Émond (see Emond).
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How common is the last name Emmons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Emmons has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 2,518th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 2,673rd spot by 2010, marking a decline of 6.16%. However, the overall count of individuals carrying the Emmons moniker increased during these years. In 2000, there were 13,162 individuals with this surname, which rose to 13,493 by 2010, an increase of 2.51%. Consequently, the proportion of Emmons per 100k people saw a decrease of 6.35% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,518 | #2,673 | -6.16% |
| Count | 13,162 | 13,493 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.88 | 4.57 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emmons
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Emmons surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although the percentage decreased slightly from 92.91% in 2000 to 91.71% in 2010. During the same decade, the proportion of Emmons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all increased, with the latter seeing the largest growth at 55.88%. On the other hand, the percentage of Emmons identifying as Black slightly declined by 3.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 91.71% | -1.29% |
| Black | 3.18% | 3.08% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.06% | 31.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.97% | 36.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.64% | 16.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.53% | 55.88% |
Emmons ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Emmons is British & Irish, which comprises 51.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (28.1%) and Eastern European (4.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.2% |
| French & German | 28.1% |
| Eastern European | 4.1% |
| Other | 16.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Emmons
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Emmons have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 91.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 91.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 90.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.10% |
What Emmons haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Emmons is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z278 and I-Z2535, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Funk, Garland, Brink, Bradshaw, Rowley, Kauffman, Hoskins, Landers, Millard, Ackerman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Emmons surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Emmons have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Emmons" Surname 43.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Emmons" Surname 24.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Emmons" Surname 22.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Emmons" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Emmons?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Emmons are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition