Explore the Family Name Kemph
The meaning of Kemph
Altered form of German Kempf or Kämpf (see Kampf).
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How common is the last name Kemph in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kemph has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kemph ranked 56,687 in terms of popularity, but dropped to 60,045 by 2010, representing a 5.92% decrease. The total count of people with this surname remained fairly consistent, moving from 337 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, indicating a marginal drop of 0.3%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Kemph per 100,000 population decreased by 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #60,045 | -5.92% |
| Count | 337 | 336 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemph
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a mild shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Kemph between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.14% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 92.56% by 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Hispanic under the surname Kemph in 2000, these categories appeared in the 2010 census at 1.49%, 1.49%, and 3.87% respectively. No changes were observed in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 92.56% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |