Explore the Family Name Dampf
The meaning of Dampf
German: from Old High German dampf ‘steam’, a Swabian dialect term for an obnoxious person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dampf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dampf has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Dampf was ranked 60,230th and by 2010 it had dropped to 66,754th, marking a 10.83% decrease in ranking. The count of people with this surname also saw a minor drop from 313 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, reflecting a 5.43% decline. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to only 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #66,754 | -10.83% |
| Count | 313 | 296 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dampf
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dampf, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts from 2000-2010. The majority of people with this surname were White, accounting for 97.76% in 2000 and shrinking slightly to 95.95% in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased during this period from 1.6% to 2.03%. Interestingly, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and Black representation remained at 0%. The census did record a new category of "Two or more races" in 2010, which accounted for 2.03% of the people with the surname Dampf.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 95.95% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.03% | 26.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |