Explore the Family Name Kemple
The meaning of Kemple
1. Americanized form of German Kempel or of South German Kempfle, a Swabian pet form of Kempf. 2. English (Lancashire) and Irish (Galway): variant of Kemble.
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How common is the last name Kemple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kemple has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kemple ranked as the 29,728th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it dropped to the 37,029th position, marking a decline of approximately 24.56%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 747 in 2000 to 603 in 2010, experiencing a drop of nearly 19.28%. This resulted in a decrease of the proportion per 100k people from 0.28 to 0.2, which represents a decline of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #37,029 | -24.56% |
| Count | 747 | 603 | -19.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.2 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemple
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kemple, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Kemple individuals identifying as White saw a slight decrease, moving from 91.16% to 87.73%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase from 4.42% to 6.80%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Kemple demographic also increased, from 0.67% to 1.33%, while those identifying as Black decreased from 2.95% to 2.32%. The data for those identifying as Two or more races was suppressed in 2000, but in 2010, it accounted for 1.82% of the Kemps. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.16% | 87.73% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 6.8% | 53.85% |
| Black | 2.95% | 2.32% | -21.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.33% | 98.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |