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

Emmanuel, 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 Emmanuel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emmanuel in America

Emmanuel is the 11081st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emmanuel surname appeared 2,864 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 Emmanuel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel

The surname EMMANUEL has its origins in medieval France and is derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning "God is with us". It was initially adopted as a personal name by Christians, but gradually evolved into a hereditary surname in certain regions.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname EMMANUEL can be traced back to the 13th century in the northern French provinces of Normandy and Brittany. Historical records indicate that it was particularly prevalent in the towns of Caen and Rennes during this period.

In the 14th century, the EMMANUEL surname began appearing in various official documents and records across France, such as tax rolls and parish registers. One notable early bearer of the name was Jean EMMANUEL, a merchant from Rouen who is mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1368.

As the EMMANUEL surname spread throughout France, it also underwent several spelling variations, including Emanuelle, Emanuele, and Emanual. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

During the Renaissance, the EMMANUEL surname gained prominence through the achievements of several notable individuals. Pierre EMMANUEL (1470-1537) was a renowned French poet and humanist scholar who served as the royal librarian to King Francis I. Another notable figure was Jean-Baptiste EMMANUEL (1615-1687), a French architect who designed the iconic Château de Versailles for King Louis XIV.

In the 17th century, the EMMANUEL surname began to spread beyond the borders of France. One prominent bearer was Immanuel EMMANUEL (1670-1734), a German theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of rational philosophy.

As the EMMANUEL surname continued to disperse throughout Europe, it also found its way to the British Isles. One of the earliest recorded instances in England is that of William EMMANUEL, a merchant from London who is mentioned in the city's records in 1692.

In the 19th century, the EMMANUEL surname gained further recognition through the achievements of individuals such as Henri-Frédéric EMMANUEL (1812-1842), a French composer and pianist who is considered one of the pioneers of the Romantic era in music. Another notable figure was Sir Walter EMMANUEL (1869-1945), a British businessman and politician who served as a member of Parliament for several decades.

Overall, the surname EMMANUEL has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and crossing multiple national boundaries. From its humble origins in medieval France to its global dispersion, the name has been borne by scholars, artists, politicians, and individuals from all walks of life, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emmanuel

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

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

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