Explore the Family Name Kiniry
The meaning of Kiniry
Irish: shortened form of McEnery. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kiniry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kiniry saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 52,714 in 2000 to 59,470 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 12.82%. Similarly, the absolute count of individuals with this surname went down from 369 to 340, marking a drop of 7.86%. The proportion of people with the Kiniry surname per 100,000 residents also fell by 14.29%, going from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #59,470 | -12.82% |
| Count | 369 | 340 | -7.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiniry
As per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kiniry showed some shifts over the same period. White remains the predominant ethnicity tied to the surname, although its percentage decreased somewhat from 97.02% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the Kiniry surname saw a significant increase of 116.56%, rising from 1.63% to 3.53%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.12% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.53% | 116.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |