Explore the Family Name Kempler
The meaning of Kempler
Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from southern German Kampel ‘comb’ + the agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Ari, Ilan, Nachman, Naftoli. German Bernhard, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Kempler in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kempler has seen a steady decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 but fell to 70,403 by 2010, marking a decline of nearly 10%. Additionally, the number of people bearing this surname also dropped during this period. There were 291 individuals with the name Kempler in 2000, which came down to 278 by 2010, indicating a decrease of about 4.47%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #70,403 | -9.99% |
| Count | 291 | 278 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kempler
The Ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Kempler surname identified themselves as White, although there was a slight decrease in their proportion from 99.31% in 2000 to 97.48% in 2010. Other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation among individuals with the Kempler surname in both the years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.31% | 97.48% | -1.84% |
| 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% |