Explore the Family Name Kimrey
The meaning of Kimrey
Perhaps an altered form of English Kimbrough or Kemery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kimrey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kimrey has seen a mild decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kimrey was ranked as the 20,831st most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to the 22,216th position, indicating a change of -6.65%. The total count of people with this surname also fell marginally from 1,178 in 2000 to 1,161 in 2010, a decline of -1.44%. This resulted in a proportional drop per 100,000 people from 0.44 to 0.39, a reduction of -11.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,831 | #22,216 | -6.65% |
| Count | 1,178 | 1,161 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimrey
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kimrey identify as White, accounting for 97.54% in 2000 and 97.33% in 2010. The ethnicity data saw a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.59% to 0.69%, a 16.95% change. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic individuals decreased from 1.27% to 1.21%, a -4.72% change. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, but by 2010, 0.52% of individuals with the surname Kimrey identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 97.33% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.21% | -4.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.69% | 16.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |