Explore the Family Name Kinzer
The meaning of Kinzer
South German: variant of Kinz or Künzer (see Kunzer). Compare Kintzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kinzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kinzer has seen some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 10,708 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly in rank to 11,209, a decrease of 4.68%. However, the actual count of people bearing the Kinzer surname increased during this period from 2,738 to 2,820, marking a growth of nearly 3%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined marginally, dropping from 1.01 to 0.96.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,708 | #11,209 | -4.68% |
| Count | 2,738 | 2,820 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 0.96 | -4.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kinzer
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Kinzer surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are several notable trends. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 13.64% between 2000 and 2010, while those reporting two or more races saw a significant increase of 90.57%. People identifying as White decreased slightly from 87.55% to 86.17%, and those identifying as Black also dropped marginally from 8.62% to 8.48%. The Hispanic representation among those with the Kinzer surname rose by 45.89%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives fell by 19.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.55% | 86.17% | -1.58% |
| Black | 8.62% | 8.48% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.13% | 45.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 2.02% | 90.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0.71% | -19.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.5% | 13.64% |