Explore the Family Name Emrick
The meaning of Emrick
Americanized form of German Emrich or Emmerich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Emrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Emrick has seen a dip in popularity. In 2000, Emrick was ranked 11,109th in popularity with 2,622 counts. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 12,889 and the count to 2,386, indicating a -16.02% change in rank and a -9% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -16.49%, dropping from 0.97 in 2000 to 0.81 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,109 | #12,889 | -16.02% |
| Count | 2,622 | 2,386 | -9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.81 | -16.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emrick
It's important to note that the distribution of ethnicity among those with the surname Emrick showed some changes between the years 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased from 96.64% in 2000 to 95.81% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of Hispanics and Blacks, going up from 0.69% to 1.38% and 0.88% to 1.51% respectively. Meanwhile, the number of people associating with two or more races dropped by 53.17%, from 1.26% to 0.59%. New data reported in 2010 also reveals a small proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.25%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.46%), which were not present in the 2000 report.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.81% | -0.86% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.51% | 71.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.38% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.59% | -53.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |