Explore the Family Name Kins
The meaning of Kins
1. English (Warwickshire): variant of Kin, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is rare in Britain. 2. Flemish and Dutch: shortened form of Kints, a patronymic from Kint. 3. German: variant of Kunz.
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How common is the last name Kins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kins saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 52,174 to 66,754, marking a decrease of nearly 28%. The count of people with this surname also fell by about 21%, from 374 in 2000 to 296 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kins per 100,000 also decreased by approximately 29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #66,754 | -27.94% |
| Count | 374 | 296 | -20.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kins
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data also shows that there were no individuals with the surname Kins who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, people identifying as two or more races increased by approximately 27% during this time frame, while those identifying as white saw an increase of around 6%. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a decline of about 9%, and no individuals identified as Hispanic in 2010, contrasting with the 2.41% who did so in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.99% | 77.36% | 5.99% |
| Black | 20.86% | 18.92% | -9.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.03% | 26.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |