Explore the Family Name Kemna

The meaning of Kemna

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of various places called Kemnat(h), Kem(e)nade, all derived from Middle Low German kemnade, kemnede, Middle Dutch kemenade, Middle High German kemenāte ‘heatable room (for women), living room or bedroom’, later ‘separate house, building’.

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How common is the last name Kemna in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kemna has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 68,569 in popularity and rose to 61,745 in 2010, marking a change of approximately 9.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 268 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 21.27%. The proportion per 100,000 of the population with this surname grew by 10%, showing an overall rise in the prevalence of this surname.

20002010Change
Rank#68,569#61,7459.95%
Count26832521.27%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemna

Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kemna surname identify as White. This group represented 96.64% of the Kemna population in 2000, and it increased to 99.08% in 2010. However, there was a small percentage (2.24%) of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There was no change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period, with these groups remaining at zero.

20002010Change
White96.64%99.08%2.52%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic2.24%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%