Explore the Family Name Kimmerly
The meaning of Kimmerly
Americanized form of German Kimmerle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kimmerly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kimmerly has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 62,046 in 2000 to 67,318 in 2010, indicating a decrease in usage by 8.5%. Similarly, the count dropped from 302 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, marking a decline of nearly 3%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the usage also fell from 0.11 to 0.1 — a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #67,318 | -8.5% |
| Count | 302 | 293 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimmerly
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kimmerly identify as White. This demographic increased from representing 95.03% of all Kimmerlys in 2000 to 97.27% in 2010, an increase of 2.36%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races in either 2000 or 2010. The number of people identifying as Hispanic or as American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped to zero in 2010 after each group had represented 1.99% of the Kimmerly population in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 97.27% | 2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |