Explore the Family Name Kinser
The meaning of Kinser
South German: variant of Kinzer or Kintzer and, in North America, (also) an altered form of these. Compare Kincer.
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How common is the last name Kinser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kinser has seen a modest increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 6,294th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 6,012th position, indicating a rise of 4.48%. The count of individuals with this surname grew even more significantly during the same period, with an increase of 14.74% from 4,985 to 5,720 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of Kinsers per 100,000 people also increased by 4.86%, from 1.85 to 1.94.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,294 | #6,012 | 4.48% |
| Count | 4,985 | 5,720 | 14.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.85 | 1.94 | 4.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinser
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinser, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of Kinsers identified as White (95.54% in 2010, down 1.52% from 2000), there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage of Kinsers identifying as Hispanic rose by 120% to reach 1.98% in 2010, and the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled to 0.37%. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races also saw increases of 25% and 27.27% respectively, albeit from relatively small bases. Conversely, the percentage of Kinsers identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 12.16% to 0.65% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.54% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.98% | 120% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.12% | 27.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.65% | -12.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.18% | 0.37% | 105.56% |
| Black | 0.28% | 0.35% | 25% |
Kinser ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Kinser is British & Irish, which comprises 52.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (30.2%) and Italian (3.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Indigenous American, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.8% |
| French & German | 30.2% |
| Italian | 3.1% |
| Other | 13.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Kinser
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Kinser have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 94.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 94.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 94.10% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 94.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 94.10% |
What Kinser haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Kinser is J-M92, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-M92 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and IJ-M429, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Stubblefield, Rector, Newland, Guajardo, Cascio, Carlin, Painter, Lacombe, Cleaver, Gearhart.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kinser surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Kinser have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Kinser" Surname 57.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Kinser" Surname 21.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Kinser" Surname 29.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Kinser" Surname 18.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kinser?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Kinser are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition