Explore the Family Name Kamper
The meaning of Kamper
1. German (Westphalia) and Dutch: topographic name for a farmer, from an agent derivative of Kamp 1. 2. German: northern variant of Kämpfer (see Kampfer).
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How common is the last name Kamper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kamper has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,566th most popular name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 28,809th place, representing an 8.44% decline. The actual count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 863 in 2000 to 826 in 2010, marking a 4.29% reduction. The proportion of individuals with the Kamper surname per 100,000 people also declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #28,809 | -8.44% |
| Count | 863 | 826 | -4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kamper
The ethnicity distribution of the Kamper surname witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. People identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname, although their percentage decreased slightly from 93.16% to 91.53%. There was a remarkable rise in the number of those identifying as Black, which went up from 1.85% to 3.75%, showing a 102.7% rise. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though small, appeared on the 2010 survey, having been absent in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic or with two or more races decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 91.53% | -1.75% |
| Black | 1.85% | 3.75% | 102.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.06% | -6.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.09% | -32.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |