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

Emmell, 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 Emmell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emmell in America

Emmell is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emmell surname appeared 106 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 Emmell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emmell 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 Emmell

The surname Emmell is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "em" meaning "uncle" and "el" meaning "old" or "elder." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptive term for a respected older relative or elder within a family or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Emelus." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landowners and their holdings across much of England and parts of Wales.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Emmel" and "Emmell" started appearing in various records and documents from counties like Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Devon. This geographic spread indicates that the name was well-established in the southwestern regions of England by this time.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Emmell, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Taunton in Somerset. Records show that he was involved in various business ventures and held significant property holdings in the area.

Moving into the 15th century, the Emmell surname can be found in the records of several ecclesiastical institutions. One such example is Thomas Emmell, who served as a canon at the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Salisbury, Wiltshire, around the year 1470.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in connection with several places, such as Emmell's Hill in Somerset and Emmell's Farm in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from individuals or families bearing the Emmell surname who were associated with those locations.

One notable figure from this era was Sir William Emmell, born in 1525 in Devon. He was a prominent military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I and played a significant role in the English campaigns against the Spanish Armada in the late 1500s.

As the centuries progressed, the Emmell surname continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the southwestern counties. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, it maintained its distinct identity and connection to its Old English roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emmell

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

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

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