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The exact founding date of Emden is unknown, but it has existed at least since the 8th century.

Older names for Emden are Amuthon, Embda, Emda, and Embden.

Town privilege and the town's coat of arms, the Engelke up de Muer ( The Little Angel on the Wall ) was granted by Emperor Maximilian II in 1495.