Explore the Family Name Kimbley
The meaning of Kimbley
English: probably a shortened form of Kimberley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kimbley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kimbley has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 43,546 in 2000, it slipped to 45,740 by 2010, marking a 5.04 percent drop. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 467 during both census years. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by around 5.88 percent, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #45,740 | -5.04% |
| Count | 467 | 467 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimbley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Kimbley identified as White, increasing slightly from 84.58 percent in 2000 to 85.44 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black decreased from 10.71 percent in 2000 to 7.49 percent in 2010. There was also a small presence of those identifying with two or more races, which declined slightly by 8.17 percent. Furthermore, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among the Kimbley surname holders in either year. However, a new appearance of Hispanic representation emerged in 2010, with 2.78 percent of Kimbleys identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.58% | 85.44% | 1.02% |
| Black | 10.71% | 7.49% | -30.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 2.36% | -8.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |