Explore the Family Name Kempe
The meaning of Kempe
English, Scottish, Dutch, and North German: variant of Kemp. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Ilse. Scandinavian Detlev, Gunhild.
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How common is the last name Kempe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kempe has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kempe was ranked 29,390th most popular surname, and by 2010 it dropped to 31,285th - a decrease of 6.45%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 758 in 2000 to 741 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 2.24%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10.71% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #31,285 | -6.45% |
| Count | 758 | 741 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kempe
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Kempe. As per the 2010 records, approximately 95.41% of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing an insignificant decrease of 0.25% from 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion of people identifying as Hispanic increased by 46.74%, though the overall percentage remained low at 1.35%. The number of individuals who identified themselves as part of two or more races saw a significant increase, up by 155.70% to 2.02% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. For privacy reasons, the data for individuals who identified as Black in 2010 was suppressed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.41% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 2.02% | 155.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.35% | 46.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |