Explore the Family Name Hemperly
The meaning of Hemperly
Americanized form of German Hemperle, from a pet form of the personal name Haginbert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hemperly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hemperly saw a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Hemperly was ranked 63,812 in terms of overall surname frequency, but this position dropped to 71,478 in 2010, indicating a decline of 12.01%. Similarly, the count of people with this last name also decreased from 292 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, marking a reduction of 6.51%. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 18.18% from 0.11 to 0.09 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #71,478 | -12.01% |
| Count | 292 | 273 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemperly
As for ethnic identity associated with the Hemperly surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates little diversity. As per the 2000 census, around 98.29% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this remained relatively consistent in 2010 with 96.34%. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.98% between the two years. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, nor were there cases of multi-ethnic identities reported under this surname. The "(S)" symbol did not appear in the data, meaning no information was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 96.34% | -1.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |