Explore the Family Name Kamps
The meaning of Kamps
North German and Dutch: 1. topographic name from Kamp 1 ‘enclosed field’ + genitive -s. Compare Camps. 2. habitational name from any of the places called Kamps, Kambs, or Kambz.
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How common is the last name Kamps in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kamps' has slightly decreased in the 2000s. Ranking at 15,455 in 2000 and dropping to 16,444 by 2010, it experienced a decline of 6.4%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname in the U.S. had a slight increase from 1,740 in 2000 to 1,749 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.52%. The proportion of people with the Kamps surname per 100k also declined by 9.23% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,455 | #16,444 | -6.4% |
| Count | 1,740 | 1,749 | 0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.59 | -9.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kamps
With respect to ethnic identity, the Kamps surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.57% of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, and this figure increased to 97.66% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic saw a decrease in their proportions during the same period, with Asians/Pacific Islanders decreasing by 32%, and Hispanics by 69.5%. Individuals identifying with two or more races doubled their representation from 0.40% to 0.80%. No individuals bearing the Kamps surname identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 97.66% | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 0.86% | -69.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 0.8% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.51% | -32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |