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

Kimbro, 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 Kimbro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kimbro in America

Kimbro is the 11114th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kimbro surname appeared 2,854 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 Kimbro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kimbro 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 Kimbro

The surname Kimbro is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cyn" meaning "kin" or "family" and "burh" meaning "fortified dwelling" or "borough." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a particular family or clan residing in a fortified town or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kimbro can be found in the Parish Records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a certain John Kimbro was mentioned in 1592. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1636 list a Robert Kimbro residing in the town of Retford.

The name Kimbro has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Kimbrough in Nottinghamshire and Kimberworth in South Yorkshire. These place names likely share a similar etymological origin with the surname, further reinforcing its connection to the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Kimbro. One such figure was Sir John Kimbro (1620-1692), a member of the English gentry who served as a Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire. Another prominent bearer of the name was William Kimbro (1712-1782), a renowned architect and surveyor who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in London during the 18th century.

In the literary realm, the name Kimbro has also been associated with the English poet and essayist John Kimbro (1795-1867), whose works explored themes of nature and rural life. Additionally, the history of the United States has seen notable figures such as Samuel Kimbro (1818-1892), a Union Army officer who fought in the American Civil War, and Jane Kimbro (1842-1920), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

While the surname Kimbro may not have been as widespread as some other English names, its rich history and connections to various regions and notable individuals have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of both England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kimbro

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

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

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