Explore the Family Name Kemplin
The meaning of Kemplin
German: probably a variant of Kempflin, a Swabian or Alemannic dialect variant of Kempfle (see Kemple).
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How common is the last name Kemplin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kemplin' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kemplin was ranked 46,523rd among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, its rank fell to 55,841, marking a decrease in popularity by 20.03%. Additionally, the total count of people with this last name dropped from 431 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, a 14.85% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Kemplin per 100,000 residents also fell by 25%, from 0.16 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #55,841 | -20.03% |
| Count | 431 | 367 | -14.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemplin
As for the ethnic identity associated with 'Kemplin', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.33% over the decade. The percentage of those who reported being of Hispanic ethnicity went up by 17.24% over the same period. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races represented around 3% of Kemplins in both years with a slight decrease. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 94.28% | 0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 3% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.36% | 17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |