Find out how popular the last name Emard is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Emard.

Emard, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Emard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emard in America

Emard is the 40976th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emard surname appeared 532 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Emard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emard to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Emard

The surname Emard has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French name "Aimard," which itself is a combination of the Germanic elements "agin" (sword or edge) and "hard" (hardy or brave). This suggests that the name may have been originally borne by a skilled swordsman or a courageous warrior.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Emard can be found in medieval French records and charters. One notable example is the mention of a Guichard Emard in the cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Étienne de Dijon, dated around 1150. This suggests that the name was well-established in the Burgundy region of France by the 12th century.

The surname Emard has also been associated with various place names in France, such as the village of Emard in the department of Cantal. It is possible that some individuals may have adopted the name as a locative surname, indicating their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Emard. One of the earliest was Hugues Emard, a 13th-century French nobleman who served as a knight in the court of King Louis IX (St. Louis). Another notable figure was Jean Emard, a 16th-century French merchant and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas during the Age of Discovery.

In the 17th century, Pierre Emard (1620-1689) was a prominent French architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Paris and the surrounding regions. His son, Jacques Emard (1650-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned architect in his own right, contributing to the design of several churches and public buildings in France.

In the 19th century, Gustave Emard (1818-1886) was a French novelist and playwright who gained recognition for his works depicting the lives of ordinary people and the social issues of his time. His most famous novel, "La Femme du mort" (The Dead Man's Wife), was published in 1864 and received critical acclaim.

While the surname Emard has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada and the United States, through emigration and migration patterns. However, the historical origins and significance of this surname remain firmly grounded in the rich tapestry of French heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emard

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Emard.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Emard was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Emard has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Emard was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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