Explore the Family Name Kemmet
The meaning of Kemmet
Irish (found in 19th-century Durham): variant of Kimmet. This surname is rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Delma.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kemmet in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kemmet saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this name ranked 75,695 in popularity across the United States, but by 2010 it fell to rank 84,136. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 237 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 5.91%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kemmet per 100,000 decreased by 11.11% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #84,136 | -11.15% |
| Count | 237 | 223 | -5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemmet
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kemmet also shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (95.36%), followed by those who identified as Two or more races (2.11%) and Hispanic (2.11%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals who identified as White increased to 97.31%, while those who identified as Two or more races or Hispanic dropped to 0%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 97.31% | 2.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |