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

Emswiler, 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 Emswiler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emswiler in America

Emswiler is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emswiler surname appeared 550 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 Emswiler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emswiler 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 Emswiler

The surname Emswiler is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Emswiler" or variations such as "Emsweiler" and "Emswyl." The name is derived from a combination of the Old German words "ams," meaning "blackbird," and "wil," meaning "farmstead" or "village."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Emswiler name can be found in the village records of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the presence of a family bearing the Emswiler surname, suggesting their connection to the local agricultural community.

In the 17th century, the Emswiler name appeared in various church records and land registries across Bavaria. Notable individuals from this era include Johann Emswiler (1632-1701), a farmer and landowner in the town of Regensburg, and Anna Maria Emswiler (1658-1722), who was recorded as a prominent figure in the local textile trade.

By the 18th century, the Emswiler family had begun to disperse throughout different regions of Germany. Records from this period indicate the presence of Emswilers in cities such as Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin. One notable individual was Friedrich Emswiler (1745-1812), a respected clockmaker in the city of Nuremberg.

As the 19th century dawned, the Emswiler name continued to spread across Europe and beyond. Karl Emswiler (1822-1895), a German-born botanist, made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Americas, where he spent a significant portion of his life.

Another prominent figure was Luise Emswiler (1876-1942), a German artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting scenes from traditional Bavarian life.

Throughout the 20th century, the Emswiler name has continued to be represented in various fields, including academia, the arts, and business. Noteworthy individuals include Hans Emswiler (1908-1987), a renowned German architect known for his modern and innovative designs, and Erika Emswiler (1928-2002), a celebrated novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of family, identity, and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emswiler

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

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

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