Emde

Emde Meaning & Origin

About Emde
The surname Emde is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "emede," meaning "busy" or "industrious." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was hardworking or diligent. Over time, individuals with the surname Emde may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Emde is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Emde: 552
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,773
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Emde based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Emde is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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EANA
🔊 Soundex
E530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 M D
🌐 IPA
/ɛmd/
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('AMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Emde in Braille

Here's how to represent Emde in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Emde in braille

How to sign the name Emde using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Emde using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Emde in sign language

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