Explore the Family Name Kinnard
The meaning of Kinnard
English: 1. from the Middle English personal name Kinnard, representing either Old English Cyneheard ‘royal + brave’ or a shortened form of Old English Cyneweard ‘royal + guard(ian)’. 2. variant of Kenward.
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How common is the last name Kinnard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kinnard has been steadily increasing in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,946th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had risen to the 10,772th spot, signifying a 1.59% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew over this decade, with a notable 10.98% rise from 2,668 in 2000 to 2,961 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which moved slightly from 0.99 to 1.0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,946 | #10,772 | 1.59% |
| Count | 2,668 | 2,961 | 10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 1 | 1.01% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinnard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinnard also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, skyrocketing by 134.62%, along with a substantial rise in the Hispanic category by 90.37%. The category of two or more races also experienced growth, increasing by 34.35%. On the other hand, there were slight decreases in the White and Black categories, decreasing by 1.36% and 3.58% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a modest rise of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.33% | 64.44% | -1.36% |
| Black | 31.56% | 30.43% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.57% | 90.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.76% | 34.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.61% | 134.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.2% | 5.26% |