Explore the Family Name Kimmerle
The meaning of Kimmerle
South German (Swabia): 1. probably from Kümmerle, a diminutive of Kummer ‘grief, trouble’ (see Kummer). As a name, this probably has the force of a nickname meaning ‘miserable creature’. 2. variant of Kimmer 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kimmerle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kimmerle saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kimmerle was ranked as the 46,758th most popular surname and the count of people with this surname was at 428. By 2010, its rank dropped to 48,800, a decrease of 4.37%, while the overall count of people with the Kimmerle last name increased slightly by 0.93% to 432. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.16 to 0.15, reflecting a drop of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #48,800 | -4.37% |
| Count | 428 | 432 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimmerle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the Kimmerle surname predominantly identify as White, although there has been a small decrease in this group over time. In 2000, 99.30% of individuals with the Kimmerle surname identified as White, which fell to 96.76% by 2010, a change of -2.56%. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in the number of individuals identifying as being of two or more races, from 0 to 1.39%. There were no changes within other ethnic identity groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 96.76% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |