Explore the Family Name Kimbell
The meaning of Kimbell
1. English: variant of Kimball or Kimble. 2. Altered form of German Kimbel.
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How common is the last name Kimbell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kimbell saw a slight decline in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 15,455 to 16,481, a change of -6.64%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased nominally by 0.17% during the same period, from 1,740 to 1,743. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of -9.23%, indicating a relative decrease in popularity of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,455 | #16,481 | -6.64% |
| Count | 1,740 | 1,743 | 0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.59 | -9.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimbell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kimbell identified as White, making up 82.67% of the total in 2010, down from 84.83% in 2000. Those identifying as Black represented the next largest group, constituting 12.28% in 2010, experiencing a slight increase of 1.74% from 2000. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 2.93%, marking a significant growth of 75.45% over the decade. Additionally, those reporting two or more races also increased from 0.98% to 1.32%. However, the census reported no individuals with the Kimbell surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.83% | 82.67% | -2.55% |
| Black | 12.07% | 12.28% | 1.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.93% | 75.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.32% | 34.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |