Explore the Family Name Kinsman
The meaning of Kinsman
English (mainly Cornwall and Devon): from Middle English kinnesman ‘male blood relation; compatriot, friend’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinsman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kinsman saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 11,174th in 2000, it rose to 9,245th in 2010, signifying a growth of 17.26%. In terms of the count, there were 2,603 people with the last name Kinsman in 2000 and this increased to 3,521 in 2010 – a substantial increase of 35.27%. The proportion of Kinsman per 100k people also witnessed an uptick by 23.96% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,174 | #9,245 | 17.26% |
| Count | 2,603 | 3,521 | 35.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 1.19 | 23.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinsman
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some significant changes. For instance, the percentage of Kinsmans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander almost tripled, increasing from 0.31% in 2000 to 0.77% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a notable uptick, rising from 1.81% to 3.04%. Those identifying as two or more races and Black experienced modest growth, while those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.81% to 93.89%. Interestingly, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 11.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 93.89% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.04% | 67.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.68% | 18.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.77% | 148.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.37% | -11.9% |
| Black | 0.23% | 0.26% | 13.04% |
Kinsman 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 Kinsman is British & Irish, which comprises 53.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.3%) and Eastern European (7.3%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Chinese, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.5% |
| French & German | 21.3% |
| Eastern European | 7.3% |
| Other | 17.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Kinsman
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 Kinsman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 84.90% |
What Kinsman 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 Kinsman is R-Z209, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z209 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L48 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Lomax, Mcvay, Huddleston, Nadeau, Burke, Shelby, Bourke, Cushing, Loy, Herr.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Kinsman surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Kinsman 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.
"Kinsman" Surname 39.3%
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.
"Kinsman" Surname 31.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Kinsman" Surname 47.4%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Kinsman" Surname 17.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Kinsman?
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 Kinsman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition