Find out how popular the last name Kamp is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kamp.

Kamp, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamp in America

Kamp is the 8006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamp surname appeared 4,131 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kamp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamp to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kamp

The surname Kamp is of Dutch and German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name likely derived from the Dutch and German word "kamp," meaning "field" or "enclosure." It was initially used as a topographic name, referring to someone who resided near or worked on a field or enclosed area.

In the Netherlands, the name Kamp can be traced back to the 14th century, particularly in the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Gelderland archives from 1387, where a certain Gheryt van den Campe is mentioned.

During the medieval period, the Kamp surname also appeared in various German regions, such as Westphalia and the Rhineland. In Westphalia, the name was often associated with the town of Kamp-Lintfort, which was first documented in 1036. The Westphalian branch of the Kamp family produced several notable individuals, including Johann Kamp (1535-1610), a Lutheran theologian and reformer.

The Kamp surname has been recorded in various historical documents and records throughout the centuries. In England, the Domesday Book of 1086 includes an entry for a place named "Campe," which may have been the origin of some Kamp families in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Kamp surname was Nicolaus Kamp, a Dutch painter who lived in the 15th century. Another notable figure was Pieter Kamp (1573-1629), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his portraits and genre scenes.

In the 17th century, the Kamp name gained prominence in the Netherlands with the birth of Jacob Kamp (1650-1723), a renowned Dutch playwright and poet. His works, including the play "Gezwinde Juffer" (The Agile Maiden), were widely acclaimed and influential in Dutch literature.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Kamp (1760-1824), a German composer and violinist who served as the music director at the court of Anhalt-Zerbst. His compositions included symphonies, concertos, and chamber music.

In the 19th century, Johann Kamp (1856-1923), a German architect, made significant contributions to the design of several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities, including the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral).

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the Kamp surname throughout history, reflecting its rich heritage and diverse origins across various regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamp

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kamp.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kamp was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kamp has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kamp was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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