Explore the Family Name Kingsford
The meaning of Kingsford
English (Kent and Middlesex): habitational name chiefly from a lost place in Mersham (Kent). Places called Kingsford and Kingford in Devon, Essex, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire are alternative possible sources of this surname in other parts of England. The Kent placename derives from Old English cing ‘king’ (genitive cinges) + feld ‘open country’. The Worcestershire placename derives from the Old English personal name Cēna + the Old English groupname suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-) + ford ‘ford’. The other placenames derive from Old English cing + ford.
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How common is the last name Kingsford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kingsford saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,078 on the list of most popular surnames, but it fell to 46,138 by 2010, marking a 2.35 percent decrease. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Kingsford surname increased from 448 to 462 during the same period, showing a growth of 3.13 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people, though, did see a decline from 0.17 to 0.16, indicating a reduction of 5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #46,138 | -2.35% |
| Count | 448 | 462 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kingsford
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Kingsford surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly dipping from 91.29 in 2000 to 90.69 in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races both saw significant decreases, dropping by 20.73 and 40.34 percent respectively. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Kingsford surname holders saw an impressive growth of 45.52 percent, increasing from 2.68 in 2000 to 3.90 in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of the Kingsford surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.29% | 90.69% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.9% | 45.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 1.95% | -20.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 1.73% | -40.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |