Explore the Family Name Kammeraad
The meaning of Kammeraad
Dutch: probably from kameraad ‘companion’. Alternatively, a cognate of German Kamradt. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kammeraad in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kammeraad in the United States has slightly decreased over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 75,069th position, representing a change of -6.52%. The number of people with this surname also dropped marginally from 259 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, which is a decrease of -0.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people followed the same trend, decreasing by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #75,069 | -6.52% |
| Count | 259 | 257 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kammeraad
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people bearing the Kammeraad surname identify as White. This group made up 96.53% of the total in 2000 and slightly declined to 96.11% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no Hispanic individuals with this surname recorded in 2000, by 2010 they constituted 1.95% of the total. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped from 1.93% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no changes reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 96.11% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |