Explore the Family Name Kinnaman
The meaning of Kinnaman
1. Americanized form of German Kühnemann, a derivative of Kühn (see Kuehn). Compare Kinman, Kinnamon, and Kinneman. 2. Possibly also so an Americanized form of German Kinnemann (see Kinneman), a cognate of 1 above, or of Künnemann, a metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Kunigunde + -mann ‘man’ (compare Kinne 1).
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How common is the last name Kinnaman in the United States?
The surname Kinnaman witnessed a significant increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name held the rank of 18,101st most prevalent surname, and by 2010 it jumped to 16,125th, indicating an upswing of approximately 10.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial rise, from 1,420 people in 2000 to 1,795 in 2010, marking a growth of 26.41%. The proportion of Americans named Kinnaman per 100,000 population similarly increased by 15.09%, from 0.53 to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #16,125 | 10.92% |
| Count | 1,420 | 1,795 | 26.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.61 | 15.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinnaman
In terms of ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a notable shift within the Kinnaman surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White remained the majority, although their percentage dropped slightly from 95.35% to 93.70%. Meanwhile, usage of the Kinnaman surname among Hispanic individuals rose significantly by 76.50%, from 1.83% to 3.23%. Furthermore, there were new occurrences of the surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, registering at 0.39% and 0.72% respectively in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a drop from 1.41% to 0.95%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased marginally from 1.06% to 1.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 93.7% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.23% | 76.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1% | -5.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 0.95% | -32.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |