About Emms
The surname Emms is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Emma, which itself comes from the Old Germanic word "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal." The name Emms is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Emma. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Emms.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Emms based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Emms in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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