Explore the Family Name Kindy
The meaning of Kindy
Probably an altered form of German Kindig or Swiss German Kündig (see Kundinger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kindy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname “Kindy” has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 44,430th most popular surname, but dropped slightly to become the 46,902nd most common in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 456 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, a change of -0.66%. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the surname "Kindy" also saw a drop of 11.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #46,902 | -5.56% |
| Count | 456 | 453 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kindy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the “Kindy” surname identify as White. This group increased by 0.90% from 96.05% in 2000 to 96.91% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic or Black, which respectively comprised 1.75% and 1.10% of the “Kindy” population in 2000, were not recorded in the 2010 census data. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 96.91% | 0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |