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

Killsinwater, 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 Killsinwater surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Killsinwater in America

Killsinwater is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Killsinwater surname appeared 122 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 Killsinwater.

The history of the last name Killsinwater

The surname KILLSINWATER has its origins in the 14th century England, specifically in the region of Yorkshire. It is derived from the Old English words "cyll" meaning a stream or small river, and "sinwæter" meaning stagnant or standing water. The name likely referred to a person who lived near a body of stagnant water or a small stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KILLSINWATER can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, dated 1348, where a certain John Killsinwater is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 14th century, indicating that the family had established itself in the region by that time.

During the 15th century, the KILLSINWATER family seems to have spread to other parts of England. In 1472, a Thomas KILLSINWATER is recorded as a merchant in the city of Bristol, and in 1491, a William KILLSINWATER is mentioned in the records of the Guild of Merchants in London.

One notable person with this surname was Sir John KILLSINWATER (1512-1583), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Nottinghamshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his charitable contributions to the local community.

In the 17th century, the KILLSINWATER family had members residing in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. A notable figure from this period was Edward KILLSINWATER (1632-1692), a prominent clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham.

Another significant individual with this surname was Sir William KILLSINWATER (1725-1801), a successful businessman and landowner from Lancashire. He was involved in the textile industry and played a role in the Industrial Revolution.

As the KILLSINWATER family expanded over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including KILLSINWATTER, KILLSINWATER, and KILLSINWATTER. These variations can be found in various historical records and documents from different regions of England.

It is worth noting that while the surname KILLSINWATER is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the English countryside and its linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Killsinwater

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

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 Killsinwater 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.

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

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