Explore the Family Name Kimberling
The meaning of Kimberling
Variant of Kimberlin, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kimberling in the United States?
The surname Kimberling increased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 19,328th most popular in the United States and by 2010, it had risen to 20,029th. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 1,297 to 1,336, signifying a growth rate of 3.01%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname decreased by 6.25% from 0.48 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,328 | #20,029 | -3.63% |
| Count | 1,297 | 1,336 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimberling
In terms of ethnicity, there were some notable shifts recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census data for the Kimberling surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing from 0.46% to 0.90%. The population reporting two or more races experienced a modest increase of 5.65%, from 1.77% to 1.87%. The percentage identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 94.53% to 93.64%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose by 23.50% from 2.00% to 2.47%. The Black population dropped significantly by 51.95%, from 0.77% to 0.37%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 63.04% from 0.46% to 0.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.64% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.47% | 23.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.87% | 5.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.9% | 95.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.75% | 63.04% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.37% | -51.95% |