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

Kemnitz, 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 Kemnitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kemnitz in America

Kemnitz is the 26422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kemnitz surname appeared 924 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kemnitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kemnitz 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 Kemnitz

The surname Kemnitz has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the German word 'Kemnitz', which referred to a place name or a small settlement. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, where the town of Kemnitz is located.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kemnitz can be found in a document from the year 1214, which mentions a person named Johannes de Kemnitz. This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname during that period. The name may have been adopted by people who lived in or were associated with the town of Kemnitz.

In the 14th century, there are references to a German knight named Konrad von Kemnitz, who served under Emperor Charles IV. He is mentioned in several chronicles and historical records from that time, indicating the prominence of the name among the nobility.

Another notable individual with the surname Kemnitz was Johann Kemnitz, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1503 to 1586. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in Germany.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Kemnitz appeared in various records and documents, including church registers and land ownership records. Some variations in spelling, such as Kemnitz, Kemnitzer, and Kemnitzsch, can also be found in these historical sources.

In the 18th century, a German philosopher and mathematician named Johann Gottlieb Kemnitz gained recognition for his contributions to the field of logic. He was born in 1722 and lived until 1781.

Another notable figure with the surname Kemnitz was Friedrich Wilhelm Kemnitz, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1786 to 1843. His works were widely admired and can be found in several museums across Europe.

While the surname Kemnitz is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and has been borne by numerous individuals from different walks of life throughout the centuries. The name continues to carry its German heritage and is a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the development of surnames over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kemnitz

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

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 Kemnitz 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 Kemnitz 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 Kemnitz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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