Explore the Family Name Kemery
The meaning of Kemery
English (Avon): perhaps a variant of Kembery or Cambrey, a Norman habitational name from any of the four places in northern France called Cambrai.
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How common is the last name Kemery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kemery has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Kemery was ranked 38,644th in terms of frequency, but it slipped to 41,657th by 2010, marking a 7.8% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with the surname also fell from 538 to 522, indicating a decline of nearly 3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kemery per 100,000 decreased by 10% from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #41,657 | -7.8% |
| Count | 538 | 522 | -2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemery
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kemery identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease of 1.8% in this group over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 75.27%, rising from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities also increased by 28.70%, though they still made up less than 3% of all Kemerys in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this surname group during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 92.72% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.26% | 75.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.87% | 28.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |