Explore the Family Name Kinlaw
The meaning of Kinlaw
Irish: variant of Scottish Kinley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinlaw in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kinlaw has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kinlaw was ranked as the 14,399th most popular surname, however, by 2010, it moved up to the 13,949th spot - showing a growth rate of 3.13 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Kinlaw also rose from 1,905 in 2000 to 2,164 in 2010, marking an increase of 13.6 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 2.82 percent during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,399 | #13,949 | 3.13% |
| Count | 1,905 | 2,164 | 13.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.73 | 2.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinlaw
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinlaw, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority who hold this surname identify as White. However, there was a slight decrease in this category from 64.67 percent in 2000 to 60.91 percent in 2010. During the same period, those who identified as Black increased by 5.59 percent - from 32.39 percent to 34.2 percent. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races rose by 22.45 percent, while the Hispanic category experienced a significant jump of 146.58 percent. It is important to note that no individuals with the surname Kinlaw identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.67% | 60.91% | -5.81% |
| Black | 32.39% | 34.2% | 5.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.8% | 22.45% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.8% | 146.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |