Explore the Family Name Kinnunen
The meaning of Kinnunen
Finnish: variant of Kinnarinen, from (s)kinnari ‘skinner’ (loanword from Swedish skinnare) + the surname suffix -nen. Recorded since the 16th century in southern Savonia, from where it spread throughout eastern and central Finland, Kainuu, and northern Ostrobothnia. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Reino, Markku, Timo, Toivo, Waino, Wilho.
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How common is the last name Kinnunen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kinnunen has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, falling from 29,099 to 29,719, a change of -2.13%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.26% during the same period, from 767 to 792. Equally, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally by -3.57%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname has grown, it hasn't kept pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #29,719 | -2.13% |
| Count | 767 | 792 | 3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinnunen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Kinnunen group between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.87% to 93.43%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities remained low, with only minor changes. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 0.65% to 2.53%. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased from 0.78% to 1.52%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a modest rise from 1.30% to 1.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 93.43% | -3.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 2.53% | 289.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.52% | 94.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 1.52% | 16.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |