Explore the Family Name Emry
The meaning of Emry
Altered form of Emery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Emry in the United States?
The surname Emry, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,761 and had dropped to 28,498 by 2010, marking a 6.49% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 855 to 837, reflecting a 2.11% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Emry per 100,000 also fell by 12.5%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #28,498 | -6.49% |
| Count | 855 | 837 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emry
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Emry, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.97% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure fell slightly to 92.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Emrys identifying as part of two or more races almost doubled from 1.29% to 2.51%. The Hispanic representation among Emrys also saw a significant increase of 147.56%, rising from 0.82% to 2.03%. Conversely, for those identifying as Black, there was a 25.14% decrease, from 1.75% to 1.31%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both at 0.58% in 2000, but no data was available for these groups in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 92.83% | -2.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 2.51% | 94.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.03% | 147.56% |
| Black | 1.75% | 1.31% | -25.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |