Explore the Family Name Kamil
The meaning of Kamil
Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic kāmil ‘perfect, complete’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Kamel 1.
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How common is the last name Kamil in the United States?
The surname Kamil observed an increase in its popularity over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name was ranked 70,052nd in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the 49,087th position, marking a substantial growth of 29.93%. The count of people sharing this surname also grew from 261 to 429, representing a 64.37% increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Kamil surname per 100k population increased by 50%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #49,087 | 29.93% |
| Count | 261 | 429 | 64.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kamil
Examining the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the surname Kamil, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift across different groups between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Kamils identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a moderate increase, moving from 18.77% to 21.68%. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, dropping from 11.49% to 4.66%. Meanwhile, the percentage of white individuals dipped slightly from 64.37% to 60.61%. The Hispanic representation within the Kamil surname rose marginally from no presence in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. The most dramatic change was seen among individuals identifying as Black, with a surge from 4.98% in 2000 to 11.19% in 2010. There was no American Indian and Alaskan Native representation reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.37% | 60.61% | -5.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.77% | 21.68% | 15.5% |
| Black | 4.98% | 11.19% | 124.7% |
| Two or More Races | 11.49% | 4.66% | -59.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |