Emmerich
/ˈɛmərɪk/noun
A German masculine given name and surname, and a place name, historically associated with the idea of power or rule.
Did you know?Emmerich is ultimately linked to the old Germanic name elements *amal* or *heim* in some historical forms, but the exact family tree varies by region, making it a classic example of how medieval names can branch and blur over centuries.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*rīkiją
“power, rule, authority”
Old High German
OHG
Amalrih
“a personal name built with a Germanic name element meaning power or rule”
Middle High German
MHG
Emmerich
“a German personal name and later surname form”
Modern English
English
Emmerich
“a surname, given name, and place name”