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

Emert, 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 Emert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emert in America

Emert is the 15499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emert surname appeared 1,889 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Emert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emert 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 Emert

The surname Emert has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "emmerich," which means "ruler of all." The name was likely first used to denote someone of high authority or a person with a commanding presence.

In the early 1600s, the Emert surname appeared in several historical records in the region of Bavaria, Germany. One notable mention was in a land deed from 1612, where a farmer named Hans Emert purchased a plot of land near the town of Regensburg.

The earliest recorded bearer of the Emert name was Johann Emert, born in 1558 in the village of Oberammergau, Bavaria. He was a renowned woodcarver and is credited with creating some of the intricate wooden sculptures that adorned the local church.

During the 17th century, the name Emert spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. In 1678, a merchant named Christoph Emert (1642-1721) established a successful trading company in Hamburg, dealing in goods from the Baltic region.

As the Emert family expanded, some members ventured further afield. In 1782, a man named Wilhelm Emert (1752-1829) emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania. He became one of the earliest recorded individuals with the Emert surname in America.

One notable figure in more recent history was the German philosopher and writer, Ernst Emert (1876-1958). He was a prominent intellectual of his time and authored several books on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another individual of note was the Austrian composer and conductor, Karl Emert (1892-1976). He was known for his orchestral works and served as the principal conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra from 1945 to 1954.

In the realm of sports, the Emert name was carried by Hans Emert (1918-2003), a German Olympic athlete who competed in track and field events at the 1936 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

While the Emert surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emert

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

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

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