Explore the Family Name Kemmerlin
The meaning of Kemmerlin
German: variant of Kemmerling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kemmerlin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kemmerlin has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, Kemmerlin ranked as the 66,676th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 69,996th spot, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 4.98%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name increased slightly, from 277 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.08%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Kemmerlin per 100,000 individuals declined by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #69,996 | -4.98% |
| Count | 277 | 280 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemmerlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kemmerlin identify as white. In 2000, approximately 87.73% identified as white, a figure that rose slightly to 88.21% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a minor reduction in those identifying as Black, from 10.47% in 2000 to 9.64% in 2010. The census did not register any individuals named Kemmerlin who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.73% | 88.21% | 0.55% |
| Black | 10.47% | 9.64% | -7.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |