Explore the Family Name Khem
The meaning of Khem
Cambodian: written ខឹម, unexplained.
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How common is the last name Khem in the United States?
The surname Khem has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 53,667th position, showing a change of 14.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 297 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, marking an increase of 29.63%. The proportion of people bearing the surname per 100,000 individuals modestly grew from 0.11 to 0.13 during the same period, indicating an 18.18% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #53,667 | 14.76% |
| Count | 297 | 385 | 29.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khem
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the Khem surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. From 2000 to 2010, this group rose slightly from 91.92% to 93.25%, an increase of 1.45%. People identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 4.71% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010, a drop of 44.80%. Individuals who identify as White fell from 1.68% to 1.30%, down by 22.62%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while a new category appeared in 2010, with 2.08% of individuals identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.92% | 93.25% | 1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4.71% | 2.6% | -44.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| White | 1.68% | 1.3% | -22.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |