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

Emes, 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 Emes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emes in America

Emes is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emes surname appeared 193 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 Emes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emes 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 Emes

The surname EMES is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "emes" meaning "embers" or "hot ashes." It is believed to have emerged as a surname in the 12th century, likely referring to someone who worked with fire or lived near a place where fires were kept burning.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name EMES dates back to the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire in 1180, where a William Emes is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time. Over the centuries, the name has also appeared with various spellings, such as Emes, Emmes, and Eymes.

In the 13th century, the surname EMES is found in the Lancashire Assize Rolls of 1246, indicating its presence in that area. This record mentions a Robert de Emes, suggesting that the name may have had ties to a specific location or manor.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname EMES was Sir Thomas Emes (1529-1599), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Dorchester during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played an active role in local affairs and served as a Justice of the Peace in Dorset.

Another individual of note was Reverend John Emes (1665-1724), an English clergyman and author who served as Rector of Somerby in Lincolnshire. He wrote several works on theological subjects and was known for his sermons.

In the 18th century, we find references to Edward Emes (1730-1803), a respected English architect who designed several notable buildings, including St. Mary's Church in Bathwick, Somerset.

Moving into the 19th century, there was Nathaniel Emes (1808-1887), a prominent English businessman and philanthropist from Birmingham. He made significant contributions to the development of the city and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the legacy of Walter Emes (1856-1932), a pioneering English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. He was a prolific batsman and is remembered for his exceptional performances in the latter part of the 19th century.

While the surname EMES may not have been widespread throughout history, it has left its mark in various fields, from politics and religion to architecture, business, and sports, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emes

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

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

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