Explore the Family Name Kompare

The meaning of Kompare

Slovenian: relationship name or nickname from an old dialect word for a godfather or an elder man, derived from Latin compater ‘godfather’.

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How common is the last name Kompare in the United States?

The surname "Kompare" has experienced a rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Kompare ranked 116,123 in terms of popularity, which increased by approximately 6.82% to 108,199 in 2010. The count of people with this surname also rose from 139 in 2000 to 164 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 17.99%. Consequently, the proportion of the Kompare surname per 100,000 people increased by 20% during the same decade.

20002010Change
Rank#116,123#108,1996.82%
Count13916417.99%
Proportion per 100k0.050.0620%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kompare

When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Kompare surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.84% of those carrying the Kompare surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 98.17% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native associating with the Kompare surname during these years.

20002010Change
White97.84%98.17%0.34%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%