Explore the Family Name Kensinger
The meaning of Kensinger
German: variant of Kinsinger and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Kensinger is no longer found in Germany; it has died out in France (Alsace and Lorraine), too. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, among the Mennonites in the US mostly spelled in the established German form Kinsinger. The first American bearer of the name Kensinger was Abraham Kensinger, who arrived in Philadelphia, PA, in 1729 with a group of Mennonites from the Palatinate and died 1749 in Lancaster County, PA.
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How common is the last name Kensinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kensinger saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 19,059 with 1,321 individuals having that surname. By 2010 it had climbed significantly in rank to 10,122 with 3,184 individuals, marking a change of 46.89% in rank and an impressive 141.03% increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a substantial rise from 0.49 to 1.08, indicating a 120.41% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,059 | #10,122 | 46.89% |
| Count | 1,321 | 3,184 | 141.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 1.08 | 120.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kensinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kensinger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.80%. The number of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname declined by 17.58%, while the representation of those who identified with two or more races increased by 43.38%. Furthermore, the Hispanic community saw a growth of 24.49%. Interestingly, there were no Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in 2000. However, by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.16% and 0.31% respectively of the individuals with the Kensinger surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.6% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.95% | 43.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.22% | 24.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0.75% | -17.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.16% | 0% |