Explore the Family Name Kempfer
The meaning of Kempfer
German: variant of Kämpfer (see Kampfer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kempfer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kempfer has seen a significant increase in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 32,782 with a count of 660 occurrences. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 30,889 and the number of instances had grown to 753, marking an increase of over 14 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 8.33 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #30,889 | 5.77% |
| Count | 660 | 753 | 14.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kempfer
The same census data reveals some interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Kempfer surname. The majority identified as White, with a slight decrease from 98.33 percent in 2000 to 97.88 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic - moving up from 0.76 percent to 1.46 percent. However, there were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races. This indicates that those bearing the Kempfer surname predominantly identify as White or Hispanic, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 97.88% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.46% | 92.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |