Explore the Family Name Kempinski
The meaning of Kempinski
Polish (Kempiński): variant of Kępiński, a habitational name for someone from Kępina, Kępino, Kępiny, Kępno or other places called with Polish kępa ‘islet’ (see Kempa). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tomasz, Bronislaw, Casimir, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Kempinski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kempinski has experienced a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 55,732nd, dropping to the 58,735th spot by 2010, indicating a decline of 5.39%. The count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 344 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, representing a negligible growth of 0.29%. However, the proportion of people named Kempinski per 100k has seen a drop of 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #58,735 | -5.39% |
| Count | 344 | 345 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kempinski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kempinski. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Individuals with the surname Kempinski predominantly identify as White, although this percentage has slightly decreased from 97.09% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic presence within the Kempinski surname holders has risen by 10.69%, moving from 2.62% in 2000 to 2.9% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.52% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.9% | 10.69% |
| 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% |