Find out how popular the last name Jinkens is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Jinkens.

Jinkens, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jinkens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jinkens in America

Jinkens is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jinkens surname appeared 241 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jinkens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jinkens to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jinkens

The surname Jinkens is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, though its exact origins are somewhat obscure. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word "gingian" or "gingen," which referred to a young or inexperienced person, or possibly a regional dialect term for a small child.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Gingus is listed as holding property in the county of Berkshire. This entry likely represents an early spelling variation of the Jinkens name.

In the 13th century, records show a family with the surname Jenken residing in the village of Wiltshire. This spelling variation suggests a potential connection to the place name, though the exact relationship is uncertain.

During the late 14th century, a notable figure named John Jinkens served as a member of the Yeoman Warders, a ceremonial guard at the Tower of London. His name is recorded in chronicles of the time, providing evidence of the surname's use and prestige.

In the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Thomas Jinkens is documented as having established a successful trading business in the city of Bristol. His descendants went on to become influential members of the local gentry.

Another prominent individual bearing the Jinkens name was William Jinkens, a renowned architect who lived from 1632 to 1703. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden.

Throughout the centuries, the Jinkens surname has been associated with various professions and social standings, from landed gentry to skilled artisans and tradesmen. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted and evolved over time, reflecting the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jinkens

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jinkens.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jinkens was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jinkens has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jinkens was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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