Explore the Family Name Kinnell
The meaning of Kinnell
Scottish (Fife): habitational name from either of two places called Kinneil, in West Lothian and Angus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kinnell has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kinnell ranked at 98,770 with 170 people bearing the name, equating to 0.06 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 129,047 with only 132 people sharing the surname, dropping the proportion per 100k to 0.04. This signals a decline in popularity by approximately 30.65% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #129,047 | -30.65% |
| Count | 170 | 132 | -22.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinnell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Kinnell. In 2000, around 75.29% of individuals with this surname identified as White, followed by Black (21.18%), and Hispanic (2.94%). Interestingly, there were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The decade leading up to 2010 saw some shifts in these demographics. While the percentage of Whites with this surname dropped to 67.42%, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (21.97%) and Hispanic (4.55%). A new category emerged with 4.55% of individuals reporting Kinnell as their surname identifying as belonging to two or more races. However, still no instances of the surname were recorded among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.29% | 67.42% | -10.45% |
| Black | 21.18% | 21.97% | 3.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.55% | 54.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |