Explore the Family Name Kingan
The meaning of Kingan
1. Scottish and Irish: variant of Irish Gaelic Ó Cuineáin (see Queenan). 2. Scottish: variant of Kinghorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kingan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kingan has seen a slight decrease in popularity during the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, this name was ranked 57,090 but by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,790 position, marking a change of -6.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also registered a minimal decrease from 334 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, a change of -0.9%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 residents also decreased by -8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #60,790 | -6.48% |
| Count | 334 | 331 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kingan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kingan also showed some transformation based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (95.81%) identified as White, but by 2010, that percentage had slightly declined to 93.66%, indicating a change of -2.24%. Over the same decade, there were increases in other ethnicities. By 2010, 2.11% of those with the surname Kingan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 2.11% reported belonging to two or more races. There was also a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose to 1.51%. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 93.66% | -2.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |