About Emma
The surname Emma is derived from the given name Emma, which has Germanic origins. It is believed to have originated from the Old German word "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal." The name Emma gained popularity in medieval times and was associated with qualities such as strength, power, and fertility. As a surname, Emma may have been used to denote someone who possessed these characteristics or was descended from someone named Emma.
The surname Emma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Emma 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 Emma is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Emma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Emma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.