Explore the Family Name Skemp
The meaning of Skemp
English: variant of Kemp with a prosthetic S-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skemp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Skemp ranked 67,936 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 70,833 in 2010, showing a decrease of 4.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Skemp surname slightly increased from 271 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.85%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #70,833 | -4.26% |
| Count | 271 | 276 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skemp
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skemp. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of people with this surname identified as White, with 98.52% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 98.19% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, nobody reported being of two or more races. These figures remained constant in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 98.19% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |