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

Emry, 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 Emry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emry in America

Emry is the 28498th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emry surname appeared 837 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 Emry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emry 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 Emry

The surname Emry has its origins in the English counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "eam-ric," meaning "rich uncle" or "prosperous kinsman." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were individuals of relative wealth or prominence within their local communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Emry can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record compiled in 1274-1275 during the reign of King Edward I. In this document, a certain William Emry is listed as residing in the village of Stratton, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.

During the 14th century, the Emry name appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls throughout the West Country region of England. Notably, in 1379, a John Emry is mentioned as a landowner in the Wiltshire village of Corsham, indicating the family's established status within the area.

The Domesday Book, the comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Emry surname. However, it does record the names of several landholders and tenants in the counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, where the name would later emerge.

In the 16th century, the Emry surname can be found in parish records from various locations across the West Country, including the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon. One notable individual from this period was William Emry (c. 1520-1590), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who served as mayor in 1578.

Another prominent figure bearing the Emry name was Sir John Emry (1592-1664), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist and fought on the side of King Charles I against the Parliamentarian forces.

In the 18th century, the Emry surname began to appear in records from other parts of England, indicating the family's gradual migration and dispersal. One example is Thomas Emry (1712-1778), a renowned clockmaker from London, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

Another notable figure was Captain James Emry (1755-1821), a naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several prominent battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Lastly, in the 19th century, the Emry surname gained recognition through the achievements of Sir Richard Emry (1828-1905), a pioneering engineer and inventor. His groundbreaking work in the field of steam power and locomotive design earned him numerous accolades and a knighthood from Queen Victoria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emry

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

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

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