How common is the EMMET surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname EMMET in the United States.

Are there EMMET soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 259 soldiers with the EMMET surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname EMMET mean?

The surname EMMET means "An ant, or possibly a nickname for an industrious person.". It is of English/Irish origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

An ant, or possibly a nickname for an industrious person.

Etymology

From Old English 'æmete' meaning ant, or from Irish 'Éamonn' (Edmund). The surname may derive from either the insect reference or as a patronymic from the Irish name.

About the EMMET Surname

A surname with dual possible origins reflecting either animal-based nicknames or Irish patronymic traditions. It has historical significance in Irish nationalist history.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and Ireland, with some presence in the United States.

EMMET Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the EMMET Surname

Robert Emmet

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Quick Facts

Origin: English/Irish
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval England and Ireland
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

259 soldiers with the EMMET surname found in Civil War records.

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