Explore the Family Name Kemler
The meaning of Kemler
German: variant of Kemmler or Kämmler, an occupational name for a comb maker or a wool comber, from Middle High German kamb(e) ‘comb’ + the agent suffix -(l)er. Compare Kamler.
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How common is the last name Kemler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kemler decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kemler was ranked as the 41,262nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 44,109th place. This represents a decline of 6.9%. Over the same period, the number of people with the Kemler surname also dropped slightly from 498 to 488, indicating a decrease of 2.01%. The proportion of individuals named Kemler per 100,000 residents fell by 5.56% from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #44,109 | -6.9% |
| Count | 498 | 488 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemler
The ethnic identity associated with the Kemler surname also showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 96.59% to 96.93%. The category of two or more races saw a decrease from 1.61% to 1.02%, representing a change of -36.65%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 96.93% | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.02% | -36.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |