Explore the Family Name Kamler
The meaning of Kamler
German: variant of Kammler, an occupational name for a comb maker or more probably a wool comber (see Kamm). It has been suggested that it may also be an agent noun from Middle High German kamin ‘chimney, stove’, hence an occupational name for a stove and chimney fitter.
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How common is the last name Kamler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kamler saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kamler was ranked 60,557th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 61,585th. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Kamler surname rose by 4.82% during this period, from 311 people in 2000 to 326 in 2010. However, when examined as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Kamler surname showed a small decline of 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #61,585 | -1.7% |
| Count | 311 | 326 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kamler
In regards to ethnicity, the Kamler surname is primarily associated with White individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 95.5% of individuals with the Kamler surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 94.17% by 2010. The data from 2000 also indicated a small percentage (2.25%) of individuals with the Kamler surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander; however, this group was not present in the 2010 data. The 2010 census introduced a new ethnic identity category for Kamlers - those identifying as two or more races, which constituted 3.37%. There were no recorded instances of Kamlers identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 94.17% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |