Explore the Family Name Kemppainen
The meaning of Kemppainen
Finnish: possibly a nickname from kempas, kemppi, denoting small (grasshopper-like) insects, + the surname suffix -nen. Recorded as a hereditary surname since the 16th century, especially in Kainuu in the east of Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels. Finnish Eino, Tauno, Tyyne, Wilho.
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How common is the last name Kemppainen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kemppainen has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377th most popular in the United States, slipping to 44,270th by 2010, indicating a -2.06% change in rank. Despite this, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 469 to 486 during the same period, recording a 3.62% rise. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Kemppainen surname fell by -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #44,270 | -2.06% |
| Count | 469 | 486 | 3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemppainen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Kemppainen surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 95.10% in 2000 to 91.56% in 2010. The next largest group were those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw an increase from 3.41% to 4.73% over the decade. Interestingly, while there were previously no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these figures had risen to 1.03% and 2.47% respectively. There was no change for those identifying as Hispanic and Black; both remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 91.56% | -3.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.41% | 4.73% | 38.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.47% | 92.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |