Explore the Family Name Kinkead
The meaning of Kinkead
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Kincaid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinkead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kinkead experienced a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,676 out of all surnames and increased to rank 16,261 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its popularity by 3.73%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname slightly grew from 1,711 in 2000 to 1,774 in 2010, marking a 3.68% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 4.76%, from 0.63 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,676 | #16,261 | -3.73% |
| Count | 1,711 | 1,774 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.6 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinkead
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes occurred in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinkead between 2000 and 2010. The largest decrease was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which decreased by 26.32%. There was also a slight decrease in the category of two or more races by 8.33%. Individuals identifying as white remained the predominant ethnic identity, with a modest decrease of 0.17% over this period. Meanwhile, there were increases in Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories by 1.35%, 13.07%, and 25.25% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 91.6% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.25% | 1.35% |
| Black | 1.99% | 2.25% | 13.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.09% | -8.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 1.24% | 25.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.56% | -26.32% |