Explore the Family Name Kiner
The meaning of Kiner
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a violinist, from Hebrew kinoyr ‘violin’. 2. Altered form of German Keiner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kiner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kiner" has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 21590, and by 2010, it had moved up to 21439, showing a growth of 0.7 percent. The total count of those bearing the Kiner name also escalated from 1126 in 2000 to 1219 in 2010, representing an 8.26 percent increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a slight decrease of -2.38 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #21,439 | 0.7% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,219 | 8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiner
Looking at the ethnic identity linked with the surname 'Kiner', the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. White individuals with this surname decreased by 6.14 percent, while Black individuals increased by 11.30 percent. Those identifying as Two or More Races experienced a significant rise of 64.66 percent. Asian/Pacific Islander record showed a drop of 33.87 percent. The census for the first time registered Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Kiner surname, both recording a change of 0.82 and 0.41 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.23% | 66.86% | -6.14% |
| Black | 24.25% | 26.99% | 11.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 4.1% | 64.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0.82% | -33.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |