Explore the Family Name Kumpf
The meaning of Kumpf
German: nickname for a short stout man, from Middle High German kumpf ‘(small) measure of grain, pouch (for a whetstone)’. Compare Kump. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kumpf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kumpf saw a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,744th most popular surname, but rose to the rank of 27,204th by 2010, an upward shift of approximately 1.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 816 in 2000 to 889 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.95%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.3 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #27,204 | 1.95% |
| Count | 816 | 889 | 8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kumpf
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kumpf, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a large majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.92% of those with the surname identified as White, but this dropped slightly to 96.85% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, there were individuals who identified with two or more races, making up 0.79% of the Kumpf population. No individuals with the surname Kumpf identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.85% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.69% | 72.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |