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

Kimlee, 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 Kimlee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kimlee in America

Kimlee is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kimlee surname appeared 117 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 Kimlee.

The history of the last name Kimlee

The surname KIMLEE is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in the regions of Scotland and northern England, sometime during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cym" and "leah," which translate to "from the clearing" or "from the meadow."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KIMLEE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landholder named Radulfus de Kymeleia, which is likely an early spelling variation of KIMLEE.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Sir William de Kimlee was mentioned in various historical documents as a knight and landowner in Northumberland, England. He was born around 1220 and died in 1295.

During the 15th century, a Scottish clan bearing the name KIMLEE emerged in the Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Inverness-shire. The clan was known for their involvement in local clan skirmishes and their allegiance to the powerful Clan Campbell.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Robert KIMLEE (1525-1592) was a respected scholar and theologian who studied at the University of St. Andrews and later became a minister in the Church of Scotland.

Another significant figure was Sir John KIMLEE (1630-1703), an English sailor and explorer who participated in several voyages to the West Indies and the Americas. He was knighted for his contributions to the expansion of British colonial interests in the Caribbean.

In the 19th century, a Scottish poet and playwright named David KIMLEE (1815-1878) gained recognition for his works celebrating the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands. His most famous play, "The Clansman," premiered in Edinburgh in 1858 and was widely acclaimed.

Throughout its history, the surname KIMLEE has also been associated with various place names and locations, such as Kimlee Manor in Wiltshire, England, and the village of Kimlee in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kimlee

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

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

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