Explore the Family Name Kimm
The meaning of Kimm
1. English: variant of Kemm. It is found chiefly in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. 2. German: probably a metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from Middle High German kimme, a term denoting the notch in the staves of a barrel where the base is seated; by extension it also has the meaning ‘edge, horizon’ and in this sense may also have given rise to a topographic name.
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How common is the last name Kimm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kimm" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,469th most popular and by 2010, it dropped to 29,366th, indicating a 10.94% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 867 in 2000 to 805 in 2010, representing a 7.15% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people with the "Kimm" surname per 100k population decreased by 15.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #29,366 | -10.94% |
| Count | 867 | 805 | -7.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimm
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kimm" has also changed over the decade as observed from the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Asian/Pacific Islander group with this surname increased from 18.69% in 2000 to 20.25% in 2010. However, decreases were noted among those identifying as two or more races (from 4.27% to 3.98%) and Whites (from 73.36% to 71.80%). The Hispanic percentage slightly dipped from 2.19% to 2.11%, and no data was recorded for Black ethnicity in 2000. However, by 2010, 0.87% of those under the "Kimm" surname identified as Black, and 0.99% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories which were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.36% | 71.8% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.69% | 20.25% | 8.35% |
| Two or More Races | 4.27% | 3.98% | -6.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.11% | -3.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |