Emer

Emer Meaning & Origin

About Emer
The surname Emer is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Éimhear," meaning "swift." It is a variant of the name Eimear, which is associated with a legendary figure in Irish mythology, Eimear of the Golden Hair. The name Emer signifies agility, speed, and quickness, reflecting the characteristics of the mythical figure and the individuals who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Emer: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Emer 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 Emer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMR
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/emer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Emer in Braille

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

The name Emer in braille

How to sign the name Emer using Sign Language

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

The name Emer in sign language

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