Explore the Family Name Hemple
The meaning of Hemple
1. Scottish: variant of Hemphill. 2. Americanized form of German Hempel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hemple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hemple saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hemple ranked as the 58,692nd most popular surname in the United States, with 323 people bearing it. By 2010, it had dropped to the 68,949th position, and the count had decreased to 285 individuals, marking an 11.76% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Hemple surname per 100,000 residents also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #68,949 | -17.48% |
| Count | 323 | 285 | -11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hemple
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Hemple surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there was a small shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.67% of those with the Hemple surname identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 92.98%. While there were no Hemple individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, a notable increase was observed in the Hispanic category. In 2000, only 1.55% of Hemples identified as Hispanic, but the rate drastically rose to 5.26% in 2010, a 239.35% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 92.98% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 5.26% | 239.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |