Explore the Family Name Kinzel
The meaning of Kinzel
German: from a South German or Silesian variant of the personal name Künzel (see Kuenzel). Compare Kintzel. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Florian, Franz, Dietmar, Heinz, Juergen, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kinzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kinzel has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kinzel was placed at rank 18345 with a count of 1,393 individuals, which changed to rank 19538 with a count of 1,382 by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.5% in rank and 0.79% in count. The proportion per 100k also saw a reduction from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010, indicating a decline of 9.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,345 | #19,538 | -6.5% |
| Count | 1,393 | 1,382 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.47 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinzel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kinzel from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with this surname fell by 24.56% during this period, while those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 51.16%. The majority of Kinzel bearers remained predominantly White, although there was a small decrease from 97.13% in 2000 to 96.38% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased by 55.91%, albeit the overall numbers are still small. There were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.38% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.45% | 55.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.3% | 51.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.43% | -24.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |