Explore the Family Name Jinkerson
The meaning of Jinkerson
English (Suffolk): variant of Jenkinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jinkerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Jinkerson" saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 63,450 in popularity, while in 2010 it fell slightly to rank 63,698. This change represents a decrease of 0.39%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 6.46% from 294 in 2000 to 313 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #63,698 | -0.39% |
| Count | 294 | 313 | 6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jinkerson
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname "Jinkerson," there were some shifts observed between 2000 and 2010, based on Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant change was seen within the White demographic, which decreased from representing 98.98% of individuals with the Jinkerson surname in 2000 to 97.44% in 2010, a decrease of 1.56%. During the same period, the Hispanic representation increased to represent 1.60% of individuals with the surname. There was no notable presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 97.44% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |