Explore the Family Name Kemmis
The meaning of Kemmis
English (Gloucestershire): variant of Kemish, a nickname from Middle English kemes ‘chemise, smock, long shirt’. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kemmis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kemmis showed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 70,679th most popular name in 2000, it slipped to 77,788th place by 2010, reflecting a drop of 10.06%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly over the same period, from 258 to 246, a decline of 4.65%. The proportion of the total population with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 20% from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #77,788 | -10.06% |
| Count | 258 | 246 | -4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemmis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kemmis identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the proportion identifying as White decreased marginally from 97.29% in 2000 to 97.15% in 2010, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kemmis.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 97.15% | -0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |