Explore the Family Name Kammeyer
The meaning of Kammeyer
German: 1. distinguishing name denoting a tenant farmer whose farm was on a mountain crest, from Middle High German kamb(e), kam(me) ‘comb’, by extension ‘crest of a mountain range’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer). 2. variant of Kampmeier. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Gerhart, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kammeyer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kammeyer has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 40,139th in terms of popularity and had 514 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 46,811 with 454 individuals identified with the surname, marking a decrease of around 11.67%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Kammeyer per 100,000 people also decreased by about 21.05%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #46,811 | -16.62% |
| Count | 514 | 454 | -11.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kammeyer
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Kammeyer identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 95.53% in 2000 to 91.41% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.36% in 2000 to 4.19% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but the 2010 census reported 1.76% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0.97% to 1.10%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.36% in 2000 to no reports in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 91.41% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 4.19% | 208.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.1% | 13.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |