Explore the Family Name Jinks
The meaning of Jinks
English (Midlands): variant of Jenks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jinks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Jinks' has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Jinks' was ranked as the 10,860th most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 2,694 people holding this last name. By 2010, its rank fell to 11,753, and the count slightly dropped to 2,665, reflecting a -1.08% change. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 10%, from 1.0 in 2000 to 0.9 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,860 | #11,753 | -8.22% |
| Count | 2,694 | 2,665 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1 | 0.9 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jinks
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Jinks' has also seen a few changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the surname is primarily associated with White ethnicity (74.18% in 2010), it saw a minor decrease from 75.72% in 2000. The Black community holding this surname saw a slight increase of 3.79%, rising to 21.65% in 2010. The number of Hispanic people with this surname almost doubled over the decade, increasing by a substantial 96.34%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased, while individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 22.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.72% | 74.18% | -2.03% |
| Black | 20.86% | 21.65% | 3.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.73% | 22.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.61% | 96.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.64% | -28.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.19% | -36.67% |