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

Kainz, 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 Kainz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kainz in America

Kainz is the 33810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kainz surname appeared 673 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 Kainz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kainz 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 Kainz

The surname Kainz is of German origin, deriving from the Old German word "chein" or "kagin," meaning "brave" or "valiant." It was a surname given to individuals who displayed acts of bravery or courage. The name can be traced back to the 11th century, with early records showing variations in spelling such as Keinz, Chainez, and Cheintz.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Kainz was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria and Austria. One of the earliest known mentions of the name was in a medieval manuscript from the Benedictine monastery in Tegernsee, Bavaria, dated around 1150, which referred to a knight named Rudiger Kainz.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and chronicles. For instance, a certain Hans Kainz was mentioned as a respected citizen and merchant in the city of Nuremberg in 1348. Another notable individual was Konrad Kainz, a scholar and theologian who lived in Vienna in the late 15th century.

The surname Kainz has also been associated with several place names, particularly in Bavaria and Austria. For example, the village of Kainzenhausen in Lower Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from a person named Kainz who may have been one of the original settlers or landowners.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Kainz have achieved recognition in various fields. One of the most notable was Josef Kainz (1858-1910), an Austrian actor who was highly acclaimed for his performances in plays by Shakespeare and Goethe. Other notable figures include:

1. Konrad Kainz (1471-1536), a German theologian and scholar from Nuremberg.
2. Franz Kainz (1875-1935), an Austrian painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Erika Kainz (1891-1971), an Austrian soprano and opera singer who performed in various European opera houses.
4. Rudolf Kainz (1888-1964), an Austrian actor and film director who worked in both Germany and Austria.
5. Günther Kainz (1921-2009), an Austrian footballer who played as a striker for several Austrian clubs, including Rapid Wien and Austria Wien.

The surname Kainz continues to be prevalent in German-speaking countries, particularly in Austria and parts of Germany. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has endured through centuries, carrying with it a rich history and associations with bravery and valor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kainz

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

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

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