Explore the Family Name Kamphuis
The meaning of Kamphuis
Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived in a house by a field, from kamp ‘enclosed field’ + huis ‘house’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kamphuis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kamphuis has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,523rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 44,109th rank, reflecting a 5.19% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 431 to 488, indicating a growth rate of 13.23%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Kamphuis surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase, from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #44,109 | 5.19% |
| Count | 431 | 488 | 13.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kamphuis
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Kamphuis surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.45% in 2000 to 95.70% in 2010. The census also recorded an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities among those with the Kamphuis surname, both at 1.43% in 2010. Notably, no changes were observed for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.7% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |