Explore the Family Name Kinler
The meaning of Kinler
Irish: variant of Scottish Kinley. Some characteristic forenames: Welsh Rhys.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kinler experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,376, but fell to 57,914 by 2010, representing a 4.58% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kinler surname rose slightly from 347 to 351 during that same decade, an increase of 1.15%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a small dip of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #57,914 | -4.58% |
| Count | 347 | 351 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinler
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Kinler also underwent some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 94.81% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. A significant increase was noted within the Hispanic community, which grew by 80.92%, from 1.73% to 3.13%. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight reduction, dropping from 2.59% to 2.28%. There were no reported changes among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, nor any reported individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 92.59% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.13% | 80.92% |
| Black | 2.59% | 2.28% | -11.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |