Explore the Family Name Empey
The meaning of Empey
English (London): variant of Impey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Empey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Empey saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 22,591 to 21,960, indicating a 2.79% increase in its prevalence. The count of people with the Empey surname also increased during this period by 11.3%, resulting in an overall proportion per 100k change of 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,591 | #21,960 | 2.79% |
| Count | 1,062 | 1,182 | 11.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Empey
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Empey, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominantly White demographic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of the Empeys identified as White, with a negligible decrease of 0.12% over the decade. There was a significant decline in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, dropping by 48.48%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a 31.91% increase, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic experienced a 61.70% increase. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black segments had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 96.11% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.86% | 31.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.76% | 61.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0.68% | -48.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |