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

Emigh, 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 Emigh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emigh in America

Emigh is the 22880th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emigh surname appeared 1,119 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 Emigh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emigh 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 Emigh

The surname "EMIGH" is believed to have originated in Germany, particularly in the region of Westphalia. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "heim," which means "home" or "homestead." This surname likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when surnames began to be adopted to distinguish individuals from one another.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname "EMIGH" can be found in the Liber Censualis, a taxation record compiled in the 13th century. This document mentions a "Johannes Emigh" who resided in the town of Werl, located in the present-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

In the 14th century, the name "EMIGH" appeared in the Arnsberg Codex, a legal document from the Duchy of Westphalia. This record mentions a "Henricus Emigh" who was involved in a land dispute.

During the 16th century, the surname "EMIGH" was found in various church records and municipal documents from towns in Westphalia, such as Soest, Lippstadt, and Brilon. One notable individual from this period was Matthias Emigh (1520-1585), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Dortmund.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the surname evolved, with variations such as "Emeich," "Emeich," and "Emich" appearing in historical records. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the phonetic transcription of the name.

In the 18th century, Johann Christoph Emigh (1718-1792) was a respected theologian and author from the town of Iserlohn. His works on Christian ethics and theology were widely read throughout Germany and beyond.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Emigh (1845-1912), a German industrialist who founded the Emigh Iron and Steel Works in Dortmund. His successful business ventures contributed to the city's economic growth during the Industrial Revolution.

Other historical figures with the surname "EMIGH" include the poet Anna Emigh (1876-1952), who gained recognition for her lyrical works in the early 20th century, and the painter Friedrich Emigh (1888-1967), whose landscapes and portraits were exhibited in various galleries across Europe.

While the surname "EMIGH" originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient homesteads and settlements of Westphalia, where it first emerged as a distinct family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emigh

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

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

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