Explore the Family Name Kinion
The meaning of Kinion
English and Irish: variant of Kenyon. Compare Kinyon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kinion has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kinion ranked 30,324 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 36,154—a 19.23% decrease. The count of people with this surname also decreased by 14.84%, going from 728 in 2000 to 620 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kinion per 100,000 population dropped by 22.22%, from 0.27 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #36,154 | -19.23% |
| Count | 728 | 620 | -14.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.21 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinion
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for those with the surname Kinion between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 88.32% to 85.97%, while the percentage of black individuals increased from 7.55% to 9.68%. The Hispanic community also saw an increase, rising from 1.10% to 1.77%. Notably, there was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islanders or those identifying as two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, 0.97% of people with the surname Kinion identified as two or more races. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased from 2.06% to 1.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.32% | 85.97% | -2.66% |
| Black | 7.55% | 9.68% | 28.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.77% | 60.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.06% | 1.61% | -21.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |