Explore the Family Name Kempka
The meaning of Kempka
German: variant of Kempke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kempka in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kempka has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572 with 288 individuals carrying the name, or approximately 0.11 individuals per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had slid down to 70,645, with 277 individuals having this surname, reflecting a proportion of about 0.09 individuals per 100,000. This signifies a decrease in use by 9.41% in rank and a drop of 3.82% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #70,645 | -9.41% |
| Count | 288 | 277 | -3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kempka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Kempka identify as White, comprising 98.26% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.47% in 2010. There weren't any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those belonging to two or more races in either year. These statistics underline the predominantly White ethnic identity associated with the surname Kempka.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 97.47% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |