Explore the Family Name Kempker
The meaning of Kempker
German: diminutive of Kemp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kempker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kempker has seen a rise in its popularity rank from 28,407 in 2000 to 27,204 in 2010, marking a 4.23% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed a growth of 12.39%, increasing from 791 people in 2000 to 889 in 2010. This uptick was mirrored in the proportion per 100k figure, which rose by 3.45% over the same period, indicating an overall growth in the frequency of the Kempker name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #27,204 | 4.23% |
| Count | 791 | 889 | 12.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kempker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Kempker surname identify as White. However, there has been a slight decrease in this percentage, falling from 98.36% in 2000 to 96.96% in 2010. On the other hand, there's been a substantial rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.8% in 2010, demonstrating a remarkable 185.71% increase. The category of "Two or more races" made its appearance in 2010 with 1.12% of the Kempkers identifying as such, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 96.96% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.8% | 185.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |