Explore the Family Name Kincheloe
The meaning of Kincheloe
Altered form of Irish Kinsella.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kincheloe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kincheloe has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 15,954th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 17,026th position, reflecting a change of -6.72%. The census count of individuals carrying this surname also showed a marginal decline from 1,673 in 2000 to 1,669 in 2010, marking a -0.24% change. Proportionally, the presence of this surname per 100,000 people also dipped by -8.06% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,954 | #17,026 | -6.72% |
| Count | 1,673 | 1,669 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kincheloe
The ethnicity associated with the Kincheloe surname reflects a diverse heritage, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (33.33%) and Hispanic (52.72%). Those identifying with two or more races rose slightly by 22.17%, and the percentage of Black individuals with this surname also grew by 10.73%. However, the proportion of those identifying as White saw a small decline of -2.32%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.45% | 89.33% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 3.65% | 52.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 2.7% | 22.17% |
| Black | 2.33% | 2.58% | 10.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.48% | 33.33% |