Explore the Family Name Kinchen
The meaning of Kinchen
English: habitational name from land named Karsingham otherwise Kincham in 1651 (Rolvenden, Kent). The shortened form appears to be new in the early-modern period.
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How common is the last name Kinchen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kinchen has seen a steady rise between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 11,310th in 2000 to 10,914th in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by 3.5%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the surname also experienced growth during this period, escalating from 2,563 to 2,916, a significant 13.77% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.95 to 0.99, marking a 4.21% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,310 | #10,914 | 3.5% |
| Count | 2,563 | 2,916 | 13.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.99 | 4.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinchen
The ethnic identity distribution, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Notable shifts include an increase in those identifying as Two or more races, which saw an 80.45% change from 1.33% to 2.40%. There was also an upswing in Hispanic identification at 64.66%, moving from 1.33% to 2.19%. In contrast, the White population fell slightly by 4.77% from 53.41% to 50.86%. Black identity remained relatively stable, with a minute increase of 0.28%, going from 43.50% to 43.62%. Additionally, there were new identifications under Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which were not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.41% | 50.86% | -4.77% |
| Black | 43.5% | 43.62% | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.4% | 80.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.19% | 64.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |