Explore the Family Name Kinkaid
The meaning of Kinkaid
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Kincaid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinkaid in the United States?
The surname Kinkaid has seen an increase in popularity over the decade, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 32,609th and by 2010, it had risen to 30,799th, marking a growth of 5.55%. The number of individuals with the Kinkaid surname also grew from 664 in 2000 to 756 in 2010, an increase of 13.86%. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of those named Kinkaid went up from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, showing a 4% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #30,799 | 5.55% |
| Count | 664 | 756 | 13.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinkaid
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Kinkaid surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.39% in 2000 to 93.25% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races have seen increases of 19.28% and 21.67% respectively during the same period. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Kinkaid surname holders in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 93.25% | -3.26% |
| Black | 1.66% | 1.98% | 19.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.46% | 21.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |