Explore the Family Name Empie
The meaning of Empie
Altered form of English Impey or Empey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Empie in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Empie' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 47,485 while in 2010, it improved to 45,886, marking a 3.37% climb. The count of people with this surname also rose by 10.71%, from 420 in 2000 to 465 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #45,886 | 3.37% |
| Count | 420 | 465 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Empie
In terms of ethnicity distribution, again drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a bit of fluctuation for the surname 'Empie'. The majority identify as White, with an increase of 0.54% from 94.76% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. There are no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 24.74%, from 1.90% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a reduction of 20.53%, going down from 1.90% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 95.27% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.37% | 24.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.51% | -20.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |