Explore the Family Name Compher
The meaning of Compher
Americanized form of South German Kumpfer (Middle High German kumpf ‘bowl, vat, grain measure’), an occupational name for a maker or user of such objects (see Kump).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Compher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Compher saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,465th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 39,607. This represents a change of approximately 2.12%. The absolute count of individuals with this surname also went up from 509 in 2000 to 555 in 2010, marking a growth rate of about 9.04%. Notably, the proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #39,607 | 2.12% |
| Count | 509 | 555 | 9.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compher
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the Compher surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with 97.05% in 2000 and 96.22% in 2010. There was, however, a modest increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010, which represents a growth of 52.54%. Additionally, in 2010, a small fraction (1.08%) reported having two or more ethnic identities. No individuals with this surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.22% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.8% | 52.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |