Explore the Family Name Rempfer
The meaning of Rempfer
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name, Raganfrid, composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel’ + frid ‘peace’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rempfer in the United States?
The surname Rempfer, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname went up from 46,153 in 2000 to 48,256 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its prevalence. However, the count, which represents the total number of individuals with this surname, increased marginally from 435 in 2000 to 438 in 2010. This minor increase didn't offset the overall decline in popularity, as evidenced by a proportion per 100k drop from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #48,256 | -4.56% |
| Count | 435 | 438 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rempfer
As for the ethnicity of those carrying the Rempfer surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.93% to 95.66%. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, these categories made up 2.28% and 1.14% respectively. There were no recorded changes in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.66% | -2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |