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

Ermeling, 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 Ermeling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ermeling in America

Ermeling is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ermeling surname appeared 111 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 Ermeling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ermeling 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 Ermeling

The surname Ermeling is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "armuoti," which means "poor" or "humble." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone of modest means or circumstances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ermeling can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. The name is also mentioned in various other medieval records and manuscripts from different parts of Germany.

The name Ermeling has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Ermlinger, Ermlingher, and Ermling. These variations often reflect regional dialects and linguistic changes that occurred in different areas of Germany.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johann Ermeling (1420-1492) was a prominent scholar and theologian from the city of Erfurt. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and served as a professor at the University of Erfurt.

Another individual of historical significance was Christoph Ermeling (1559-1625), a German Protestant theologian and reformer from Saxony. He played a role in the development of the Lutheran church and wrote several works on theological subjects.

During the 16th century, the name Ermeling was also associated with a family of merchants and traders from the city of Lübeck, in northern Germany. One member of this family, Hans Ermeling (1520-1588), was a successful businessman and served as a councilman in Lübeck.

In the 18th century, a German mathematician and astronomer named Johann Baptist Ermeling (1726-1786) made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He worked as a professor at the University of Würzburg and published several treatises on astronomical calculations.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Ermeling (1786-1858), a German composer and music theorist from the city of Hanover. He composed various works for the church and wrote extensively on the theory and practice of music composition.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the surname Ermeling, showcasing its German origins and the diverse fields in which individuals with this name have made their mark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ermeling

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

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

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