Explore the Family Name Kemmerer
The meaning of Kemmerer
German: variant of Kämmerer (see Kammerer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kemmerer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kemmerer has experienced slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kemmerer was the 12,355th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 12,878th spot, marking a decrease of 4.23%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the surname Kemmerer actually increased from 2,306 in 2000 to 2,390 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.64%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 4.71% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,355 | #12,878 | -4.23% |
| Count | 2,306 | 2,390 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.81 | -4.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemmerer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Kemmerer surname identify as White, at 97.35% in 2000 falling slightly to 96.11% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Kemmerer surname decreased by 24.59%, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 24.32%. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic ethnicity, which saw an increase of 129.47% over the decade. There was no recorded change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities as they remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 96.11% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.18% | 129.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.92% | 24.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.46% | -24.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |