Explore the Family Name Kinnan
The meaning of Kinnan
Irish: variant of McKennon. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kinnan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kinnan saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,621 in popularity with a count of 597 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,591 and the count decreased slightly to 592. This represents a change of -5.53% in rank and -0.84% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09%, indicating that the name has become less common relative to the population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #37,591 | -5.53% |
| Count | 597 | 592 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinnan
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinnan, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were hardly any changes from 2000 to 2010. Predominantly, this surname is associated with White ethnicity, which accounted for 96.82% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.45% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased slightly from 1.17% to 1.35%. Meanwhile, the surname did not appear among individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races increased to 1.52% in 2010. Those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 disappeared in 2010, represented by a drop from 0.84% to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 96.45% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.35% | 15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |