Explore the Family Name Kemner
The meaning of Kemner
1. German: shortened form of Kemenater, from Latin caminata ‘with a fireplace or chimney’, hence a nickname for someone who lived in a house with a fireplace (heated room) or a house built of stone. 2. Danish: occupational name from kemner ‘rent collector, chamberlain’.
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How common is the last name Kemner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kemner has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Kemner was ranked 64,186th in popularity with a count of 290 individuals. The rank improved to 61,899 by 2010 with an additional 34 people, signifying an 11.72% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals carrying the Kemner surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #61,899 | 3.56% |
| Count | 290 | 324 | 11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemner
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kemner surname identify as White. In 2000, a substantial 97.24% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 95.68% by 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there was a minor increase of 2.47% in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.68% | -1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |