Explore the Family Name Kemmett
The meaning of Kemmett
English (Gloucestershire): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English female name Kemet or Kimet, diminutives of Kemm (possibly a pet form of Old English Cyneburg). Alternatively, it might be from a Middle English male name, representing either Old English Cemede or Old English Cymede. The former would be a pet form of Cem(m)a, itself a pet form of Old English Cēnmǣr. The latter would be a pet form of Cyma, itself a pet form of Old English Cynemǣr.
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How common is the last name Kemmett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kemmett has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Kemmett ranked 131,366 in terms of popularity and had a count of 119. By 2010, the rank had marginally dropped to 131,379, though the count of individuals with this surname increased to 129, marking an increase of 8.4%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of individuals with the Kemmett surname per 100k remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #131,379 | -0.01% |
| Count | 119 | 129 | 8.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemmett
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kemmett. In 2000, approximately 93.28% of those with the Kemmett surname identified as White, while 5.04% identified with two or more races. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. By 2010, the proportion identifying as White rose slightly to 95.35%, while the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped to zero. Again, there were no reported instances of the Kemmett surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 95.35% | 2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |