Explore the Family Name Kinne
The meaning of Kinne
1. German: from the female personal name Kinne, a Silesian pet form of Middle High German Kunigunde, composed of the Old High German elements kuoni ‘brave’ + gund ‘battle’. 2. Flemish: variant of Kin 2 and 3.
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How common is the last name Kinne in the United States?
The surname "Kinne" has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 11,726 in terms of its prevalence across the country, but it had risen to the 9,466th position by 2010 — a growth rate of 19.27%. The number of individuals identifying with this surname also increased during the same period, growing from 2,449 in 2000 to 3,437 in 2010, marking an impressive 40.34% uptick. The proportion of people named Kinne per 100,000 US residents also rose, from 0.91 in 2000 to 1.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,726 | #9,466 | 19.27% |
| Count | 2,449 | 3,437 | 40.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 1.17 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinne
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kinne", we see some interesting trends based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the Kinne surname identified as White (96.28%), and while this group still accounted for the largest proportion in 2010 (94.04%), there was a slight decrease of -2.33%. Meanwhile, other ethnic identities saw increases. Individuals identifying as Hispanic jumped from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010, a surge of 97.46%. The Black and Asian/Pacific Islander communities also saw substantial growth rates of 209.09% and 32.79%, respectively. The proportion of multi-racial individuals and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively small, but still witnessed increases of 2.88% and 90.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.04% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.33% | 97.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.43% | 2.88% |
| Black | 0.33% | 1.02% | 209.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.81% | 32.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.38% | 90% |