Explore the Family Name Hampe
The meaning of Hampe
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hampo, a short form of Haginberht, a compound of hagan, hagin ‘enclosure, protected place’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hampe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hampe has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,206 and by 2010, the rank had dropped to 36,246, marking a 9.15% decline. The count also fell from 649 to 618 during this period, a drop of 4.78%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.24 to 0.21, reflecting a 12.5% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #36,246 | -9.15% |
| Count | 649 | 618 | -4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hampe
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Hampe surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander has grown slightly from 1.39% to 1.62%. There's been a significant increase in those reporting two or more races, from 0.77% to 1.78%, a change of over 131%. Those identifying as White still constitute the majority, although their percentage has decreased from 96.76% to 92.88%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within the Hampe surname has increased significantly from 1.08% to 2.91%. The proportions of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native have remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 92.88% | -4.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.91% | 169.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.78% | 131.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.62% | 16.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |