Explore the Family Name Kinnel
The meaning of Kinnel
Possibly an altered form of German Kühnel, from a pet form of Konrad, or from a pet form of Künne, a short form of the female personal name Kunigunde, popular in the Middle Ages.
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How common is the last name Kinnel in the United States?
The surname Kinnel has seen changes in its popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kinnel was ranked at 63,297 but dropped to a rank of 77,264 by 2010, marking a decrease of 22.07%. The total count of individuals with this surname saw a similar decline during that decade, with a drop of 15.93% - from 295 people in 2000 to 248 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion of people named Kinnel per 100,000 falling by 27.27%, as it moved from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #77,264 | -22.07% |
| Count | 295 | 248 | -15.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinnel
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinnel, the Decennial U.S. Census data again provides insightful information. In 2000, the majority identifying as Black made up 50.17%, which increased to 58.47% by 2010. The White demographic decreased from 45.76% in 2000 to 37.10% in 2010, a change of -18.92%. The Hispanic identification was introduced in 2010, making up 2.02% of the Kinnel population, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics remained constant at 0% for both years. Individuals identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 2.03% to 2.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.17% | 58.47% | 16.54% |
| White | 45.76% | 37.1% | -18.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.02% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |