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

Emens, 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 Emens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emens in America

Emens is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emens surname appeared 460 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 Emens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emens 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 Emens

The surname Emens is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "eme" or "em," which means uncle or kinsman. It is believed to have originated in the 13th or 14th century as a descriptive surname, likely referring to someone who was considered an uncle or relative by the local community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the medieval period. One notable example is the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mentions a John Emens. This suggests that the name was already established in some parts of England by the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the surname appears in the Calendars of the Proceedings in Chancery, a collection of legal records from the Court of Chancery. A case from 1458 mentions a Robert Emens, indicating the continued use and presence of the name during this period.

As for place names and older spellings, the name has been recorded with variations such as Emenys, Emmons, and Emmens. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors in historical records.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Emens. One example is John Emens (c. 1590-1670), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Suffolk from 1626 until his death. Another is William Emens (1758-1824), an English portrait painter and engraver who was a member of the Royal Academy.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Richard Emens (1809-1891), a British architect and surveyor who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas. Additionally, John Emens (1853-1932) was a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

Lastly, a more recent historical figure was Alfred Emens (1884-1959), a British trade union leader and politician who served as a Labour Party Member of Parliament for Stockport from 1923 to 1931.

These examples showcase the longstanding presence and use of the surname Emens across various professions and regions, reflecting its English roots and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emens

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

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 Emens 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 Emens 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 Emens was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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