Explore the Family Name Kinkle
The meaning of Kinkle
Americanized form of German or Dutch Kinkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinkle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kinkle has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,563rd and dropped to 58,182nd in 2010, marking a decline of 17.39%. The count also decreased from 398 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, which is a drop of 12.31%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k went down by 20.0%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #58,182 | -17.39% |
| Count | 398 | 349 | -12.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinkle
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals intriguing information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinkle. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. A small increase was also noted in individuals identifying as White, going from 75.38% in 2000 to 75.93% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 45.29%, moving from 2.76% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, declining from 18.84% in 2000 to 17.19% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.38% | 75.93% | 0.73% |
| Black | 18.84% | 17.19% | -8.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 4.01% | 45.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.58% | 104.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |