Explore the Family Name Jinkins
The meaning of Jinkins
English and Welsh: variant of Jenkins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jinkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jinkins has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, Jinkins ranked 30,645th in terms of popularity among all surnames and had an occurrence of 718. However, by 2010 the rank had fallen to 37,591 and the count dropped to 592, marking a decrease of 22.67% and 17.55% respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Jinkins surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.27 to 0.2 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #37,591 | -22.67% |
| Count | 718 | 592 | -17.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jinkins
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Jinkins has seen some changes over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 76.46% of individuals with the Jinkins surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 78.21% in 2010. During the same time frame, those identifying as Black decreased from 19.78% to 15.71%. The representation of those with two or more ethnicities experienced a significant increase from 1.81% to 3.21%. There was also a slight increase in those who identify as Hispanic, going from 1.25% to 1.69%. No individuals with the surname Jinkins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.46% | 78.21% | 2.29% |
| Black | 19.78% | 15.71% | -20.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 3.21% | 77.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.69% | 35.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |