Explore the Family Name Kemsley
The meaning of Kemsley
English (Kent): habitational name from Kemsley Street in Bredhurst (Kent). The placename may derive from an Old English personal name Cyma (genitive Cymes) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Kemsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kemsley saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 109,328th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 107,669th spot, a change of 1.52%. The number of individuals with the surname Kemsley also grew during this period, from 150 in 2000 to 165 in 2010, a rise of 10%. The proportion of people named Kemsley per 100,000 remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,328 | #107,669 | 1.52% |
| Count | 150 | 165 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kemsley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diversification among those bearing the Kemsley surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 92.67% identified as White, but that figure decreased to 86.67% by 2010. Meanwhile, representation of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals within the Kemsley surname increased significantly from 3.33% to 6.06%, a change of 81.98%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also rose slightly from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010. No individuals with the Kemsley surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 86.67% | -6.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.33% | 6.06% | 81.98% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 4.24% | 27.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |