Explore the Family Name Kingdom
The meaning of Kingdom
English: variant of Kingdon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kingdom in the United States?
The surname Kingdom has seen an increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kingdom was ranked as the 76,700th most popular surname. By 2010, it had ascended to the 69,996th spot—an 8.74% increase. The count of individuals carrying this surname also rose during this period. There were 233 people with the surname Kingdom in 2000, which grew to 280 by 2010, marking a 20.17% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #69,996 | 8.74% |
| Count | 233 | 280 | 20.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kingdom
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kingdom has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 52.79% of those bearing the Kingdom surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 51.07% by 2010. Similarly, around 45.49% identified as Black in 2000, and this dropped marginally to 44.64% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were not represented in 2000 but made up 2.14% of the total by 2010. Hispanic representation also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.79% of the Kingdom population. However, there were no recorded instances of people with the Kingdom surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.79% | 51.07% | -3.26% |
| Black | 45.49% | 44.64% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |