Explore the Family Name Emter
The meaning of Emter
German: variant of Empter, an occupational name for a farmer who took a second cut of hay from a field in a single season, from German Öhmt, Empte ‘the second cut of hay’. Some characteristic forenames: German Math.
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How common is the last name Emter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Emter saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranking 75,938th in 2000, it dropped to 79,598th by 2010, marking a 4.82% change. The count of people bearing this surname, however, increased marginally from 236 to 239 within the same period, a rise of 1.27%. However, the proportion per 100k dipped by 11.11%, suggesting that while the number of people with the Emter surname grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #79,598 | -4.82% |
| Count | 236 | 239 | 1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emter
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Emter surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominance of white individuals. In 2000, about 96.61% of those with this surname identified as white, which slightly increased to 97.07% in 2010. There was a notable absence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.97% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The census recorded no black individuals with the Emter surname in 2000, but there was a marginal presence by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 97.07% | 0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |