Explore the Family Name Camper
The meaning of Camper
Altered form of German Kamper or Kämpfer (see Kampfer). The surname Camper is also recorded in England, in the London and Essex area, in the 19th century; its origin is uncertain, but it may have been taken there from continental Europe.
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How common is the last name Camper in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Camper has maintained a steady popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 9352nd most popular surname and by 2010, it only moved slightly to the 9357th position, showing a minor decline of 0.05%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 3,198 in 2000 to 3,476 in 2010, an increase of 8.69%. The proportion per 100k people also remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 1.19 in 2000 to 1.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,352 | #9,357 | -0.05% |
| Count | 3,198 | 3,476 | 8.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.19 | 1.18 | -0.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camper
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Camper identified as White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. However, there were changes in these figures over the decade. There was a slight decrease in the percentage who identified as White (from 60.85% to 58.46%) and a slight increase in those identifying as Black (from 34.27% to 34.70%). The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.97% to 3.25%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.28% to 0.43%, and those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 2.19% to 2.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.85% | 58.46% | -3.93% |
| Black | 34.27% | 34.7% | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.25% | 64.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.76% | 26.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.43% | 53.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.4% | -9.09% |