Explore the Family Name Kinter
The meaning of Kinter
German: 1. from Kinter, a regional variant of the personal name Günther (see Guenther). This surname is also common in the Czech-speaking lands. 2. possibly a derivative of Middle High German kint ‘child’.
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How common is the last name Kinter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kinter has decreased over a decade. In 2000, Kinter was ranked 21,620th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 25,810, showing a decline of 19.38%. Similarly, the count of people carrying this surname also fell from 1,124 in 2000 to 954 in 2010, a decrease of 15.12%. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went down from 0.42 to 0.32 during the same period, a reduction of 23.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,620 | #25,810 | -19.38% |
| Count | 1,124 | 954 | -15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.32 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinter
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kinter identified as White, at 94.13% in 2000 and slightly less at 93.5% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 11.54%, rising from 3.38% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals who identified with two or more races marginally declined from 1.60% to 1.57%. There were no recorded instances of the surname Kinter among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 93.5% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 3.77% | 11.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.57% | -1.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |