Explore the Family Name Kinson
The meaning of Kinson
English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): habitational name from Kinson in Stoke Saint Milborough (Shropshire), or perhaps in some cases from Kinson in Canford Magna (Dorset). Both placenames derive from the Old English personal name Cynestān + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Kinson in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Kinson" saw a decline according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, "Kinson" was ranked as the 57,849th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen to 63,373rd place – a drop of 9.55%. The total count of individuals with this surname similarly decreased from 329 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, marking a 4.26% decrease. The proportion of people named Kinson per 100,000 residents also declined by 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #63,373 | -9.55% |
| Count | 329 | 315 | -4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinson
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kinson," based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Kinsons identifying as White dropped slightly from 79.03% to 77.46%. The percentage reporting that they are Black also fell by 5.28%, from 13.07% in 2000 to 12.38% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Kinsons who identify as Hispanic increased significantly, rising from 2.74% to 4.44%, a growth of 62.04%. Those reporting two or more races also saw an increase from 2.74% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. However, the data showed no Kinsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.03% | 77.46% | -1.99% |
| Black | 13.07% | 12.38% | -5.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 4.44% | 62.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 3.49% | 27.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |