Explore the Family Name Kinsel
The meaning of Kinsel
Americanized form of German Kinzel or Künzel (see Kuenzel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinsel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kinsel saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kinsel ranked 19,629th in popularity, while in 2010, it fell to the 23,837th position, marking a decrease of 21.44%. The frequency of this surname also declined from a count of 1,271 in 2000 to 1,060 in 2010, representing a negative change of 16.6%. The proportion of the Kinsel surname per 100,000 people decreased by 23.4%, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,629 | #23,837 | -21.44% |
| Count | 1,271 | 1,060 | -16.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.36 | -23.4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinsel
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows fluctuations within various groups between 2000 and 2010. No presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity was reported in either year for the surname Kinsel. The white population with this surname encountered a slight decrease of 2.94%, from 80.96% in 2000 to 78.58% in 2010. The Black population with this surname increased by 35.25%, from 2.44% to 3.30%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 5.19%, from 15.03% to 14.25%. Notably, in 2010, there was a new appearance of individuals with two or more races holding the surname Kinsel, making up 1.89% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.96% | 78.58% | -2.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 15.03% | 14.25% | -5.19% |
| Black | 2.44% | 3.3% | 35.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |