Explore the Family Name Kinloch
The meaning of Kinloch
Scottish (central): habitational name from Kinloch in Collessie (Fife), named with Gaelic ceann ‘head(land)’ + loch ‘loch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Alastair, Iain.
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How common is the last name Kinloch in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kinloch has seen a surge in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank moved up from 32,417th to 28,465th, marking a 12.19% rise. The count of individuals with this last name also increased by 25.26%, jumping from 669 to 838 during the same decade. This indicates a growth rate of 12.0 in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Kinloch surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #28,465 | 12.19% |
| Count | 669 | 838 | 25.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.28 | 12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinloch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals identifying as Black make up the majority of those with the Kinloch surname, though their percentage dropped slightly from 62.48% in 2000 to 60.86% in 2010. Meanwhile, the White population with this surname saw a small increase of 2.68%, moving from 33.93% to 34.84%. The number of those identifying as Two or more races surged by 60.40%, albeit it still constitutes a small proportion. The Hispanic group also grew at a rate of 13.33% over the decade. However, there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Kinloch in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.48% | 60.86% | -2.59% |
| White | 33.93% | 34.84% | 2.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.39% | 60.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.19% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |