Explore the Family Name Kindig
The meaning of Kindig
German: nickname from kündig or kundig (later kindig) ‘skillful, knowledgeable, clever’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kindig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kindig saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,087th and this improved to 17,582nd by 2010, showing a positive change of 2.79%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 1,421 in 2000 to 1,599 in 2010, representing a 12.53% increase. The proportion per 100k increased slightly by 1.89%, moving from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,087 | #17,582 | 2.79% |
| Count | 1,421 | 1,599 | 12.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.54 | 1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kindig
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kindig surname identified as White — 94.86% in 2000 shifting slightly to 94.12% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic showed the largest growth, increasing by 69.75% from 2000 to 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black or as having Two or more races decreased by 39.68% and 22.84% respectively over the same period. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both rose by 19.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 94.12% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.75% | 69.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.25% | -22.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.75% | 19.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.75% | 19.05% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0.38% | -39.68% |