Explore the Family Name Kinn
The meaning of Kinn
1. English: variant of Kin. 2. German: nickname for someone with a prominent chin, from Middle High German kinne ‘chin’, or from an Old High German personal name formed with the element kuoni ‘bold’ or chunni ‘race, people’. Compare Konrad. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Kinn, from Old Norse kinn ‘chin’ with reference to the land formation.
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How common is the last name Kinn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kinn" increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,657th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 25,136th, a change of 2.03 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 903 to 987, an increase of 9.3 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,657 | #25,136 | 2.03% |
| Count | 903 | 987 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed various changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Kinn" between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.14 percent to 91.69 percent. There was a significant decrease in the percentage identifying as Black, down by 15.35 percent, from 4.43 percent to 3.75 percent. On the other hand, there was notable growth in the Hispanic category, with an increase of 45.95 percent. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.22 percent to 1.52 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010, and no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.14% | 91.69% | -0.49% |
| Black | 4.43% | 3.75% | -15.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.62% | 45.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.52% | 24.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |