Explore the Family Name Kampen
How common is the last name Kampen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Kampen' experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,552nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 42,094th place, marking a decrease of 3.8 percent. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 508 to 516 over the decade, an increase of 1.57 percent. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 10.53 percent, changing from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #42,094 | -3.8% |
| Count | 508 | 516 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kampen
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests a diverse range of backgrounds associated with the surname 'Kampen'. A majority of individuals carrying this name identify as White, making up 94.49 percent in 2000 and 92.83 percent in 2010. However, there has been a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander, with increases of 33.33 percent and 31.36 percent respectively. Those identifying with two or more races marked a decrease of 13.38 percent while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero, indicating no individuals within these groups carried the 'Kampen' surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 92.83% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 3.68% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.55% | 31.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.36% | -13.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |