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

Emling, 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 Emling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emling in America

Emling is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emling surname appeared 479 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 Emling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emling 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 Emling

The surname Emling originated in Germany during the late medieval period, likely derived from the Old German word "amal," meaning "work" or "labor," combined with the suffix "-ing," which was commonly used to denote occupations or places of origin. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked as a laborer or was associated with a specific trade or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Emling name can be found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention an individual named Hans Emling, a craftsman who worked in the city's thriving metalworking industry. This provides evidence that the name was well-established in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Emling name appears in various church records and official documents across various German states, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg. Notably, in 1573, a man named Johann Emling was recorded as a resident of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a significant center of trade and commerce in the region.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the Emling name was Johannes Emling (1539-1599), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg and was known for his writings on various theological subjects.

Another individual of note was Hans Emling (1590-1648), a skilled woodcarver and sculptor who lived and worked in the city of Augsburg during the early 17th century. Several of his intricate woodcarvings and altarpieces can still be found in churches and museums throughout Germany, attesting to his remarkable craftsmanship.

In the 18th century, the Emling name gained recognition through the works of Johann Georg Emling (1723-1788), a German composer and organist who contributed significantly to the development of church music during the Baroque period. His compositions were widely performed and admired throughout Europe during his lifetime.

The Emling surname also has a long-standing association with the town of Emmelshausen, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Historical records suggest that the name may have derived from this place name, which in turn is believed to have originated from the Old German word "amal," further reinforcing the connection to the concept of labor or work.

Throughout the centuries, the Emling name has been documented in various spellings, such as Emmling, Emeling, and Emmeling, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the Germanic heritage and occupational traditions of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emling

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

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

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