Explore the Family Name Zemp
The meaning of Zemp
Swiss German: from an old personal name Zempo, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: German Hanspeter.
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How common is the last name Zemp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zemp saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zemp ranked as the 69,428th most common surname in the U.S., and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 70,645th place, a decrease of 1.75%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased from 264 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, an increase of 4.92%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 10.0% over the decade, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #70,645 | -1.75% |
| Count | 264 | 277 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zemp
Regarding ethnic identity, the census data reveals that almost all individuals with the Zemp surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.21% identified as such in 2000, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.03% in 2010. A small percentage (3.41%) reported being of Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Zemp surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.17% of those with the Zemp surname. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.03% | -0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |