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

Jinks, 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 Jinks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jinks in America

Jinks is the 11753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jinks surname appeared 2,665 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jinks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jinks 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 Jinks

The surname Jinks has its roots in England, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "jenkin," which was a diminutive form of the name John. Over time, this nickname evolved into the surname Jinks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jinks surname can be found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, which listed a Thomas Jinks residing in Oxfordshire, England. Additionally, in the Parish Registers of Stratfield Saye, Hampshire, a record from 1613 mentions a William Jinks.

The Jinks surname has also been linked to various place names across England. For instance, the village of Jink's Green in Buckinghamshire may have derived its name from a family or individual bearing the Jinks surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Jinks include Edward Jinks (1570-1638), an English minister and author who published several works on theology and religious matters. Another noteworthy figure was Francis Jinks (1688-1773), a renowned architect from Worcestershire, who designed several prominent buildings in the region.

In the literary world, Henrietta Jinks (1795-1857) was a prolific writer and poet from Kent, known for her collection of poems titled "Wildflowers of Thought." Additionally, William Jinks (1826-1901) was a respected painter and illustrator from Cornwall, recognized for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.

The Jinks surname has also been associated with historical figures from different eras. One such individual was John Jinks (1543-1617), a merchant and landowner from Somerset, who played a significant role in the local economy during the Elizabethan era.

While the origins of the Jinks surname can be traced back to England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other English-speaking countries. However, this report focuses solely on the historical roots and notable individuals associated with this surname in its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jinks

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

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 Jinks 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 Jinks 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 Jinks was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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