Explore the Family Name Kemps
The meaning of Kemps
1. Dutch and Flemish: genitivized form of Kemp 2 or 4, concentrated in North Brabant and adjacent northern Belgium. 2. English (London): variant of Kemp.
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How common is the last name Kemps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kemps experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kemps ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 68,122nd position, a drop of approximately 9.79%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased from 302 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, a decline of about 4.3%. The proportion of people named Kemps per 100,000 also saw a drop of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #68,122 | -9.79% |
| Count | 302 | 289 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemps
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicated several changes for those bearing the surname Kemps. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 this group represented around 2.08% of the Kemps population. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 84.44% in 2000 to 79.93% in 2010, a change of -5.34%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic grew by 25.38%, from 3.31% in 2000 to 4.15% in 2010. Similarly, the Black ethnicity saw an increase from 10.93% to 13.15%, an uptick of 20.31%. The data recorded no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.44% | 79.93% | -5.34% |
| Black | 10.93% | 13.15% | 20.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 4.15% | 25.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |