Explore the Family Name Kimzey
The meaning of Kimzey
Probably an altered form of English Kimsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kimzey in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kimzey experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,562 in popularity but dropped to 30,946 by 2010, marking a decline of 12.28%. The actual count of people with the name fell from 823 in 2000 to 751 in 2010, a drop of 8.75%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 19.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #30,946 | -12.28% |
| Count | 823 | 751 | -8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kimzey
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were minor shifts among people with the surname Kimzey between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0 to 1.33. Those reporting their ethnicity as two or more races increased from 1.46% to 2.53%, marking a change of 73.29%. The majority, identifying as white, saw a slight decrease from 94.41% to 93.21%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.82% to 2.66%. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.21% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.66% | 46.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.53% | 73.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |