2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kinabrew
A unique surname derived from a potential occupational or locational reference.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 103 Americans carry the last name Kinabrew. That puts it at #158,432 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,327,712 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kinabrew surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Kinabrew appeared in the 2010 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
103
1 in 3,327,712
Census rank
#158,432
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Kinabrew in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 158432nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kinabrew, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kinabrew
The surname KINABREW originates from the southwestern regions of England, primarily Devon and Cornwall, during the late 12th century. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English words "cyn" meaning "royal" or "kin" and "breowan" meaning "to brew", potentially referring to a royal brewer or a brewer associated with a noble household.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Devonshire from 1198, where a William Kinabrew is mentioned as a tenant farmer. Another early reference is found in the Cartulary of Buckfast Abbey, dated 1237, which mentions a Ralph Kinabrew as a landowner in the village of Buckland.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various spellings such as Kynabrew, Kinnabrew, and Kynabrough, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that time. One notable individual from this period was Sir John Kinabrew (c. 1250 - 1312), a knight and landowner in Devon who participated in the Welsh Wars under King Edward I.
The Kinabrew family continued to hold lands and influence in Devon throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. Notably, Thomas Kinabrew (c. 1380 - 1446) served as a Member of Parliament for Tavistock in 1421, while his son, Richard Kinabrew (1412 - 1487), was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.
In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of England, including London and the surrounding areas. One notable figure from this period was William Kinabrew (1528 - 1592), a successful merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.
As the centuries progressed, the KINABREW surname continued to be present in various records and documents across England. Some notable individuals include Sir Edward Kinabrew (1645 - 1721), a military officer who served in the Nine Years' War, and Reverend Thomas Kinabrew (1698 - 1772), a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Barnstaple, Devon.
While the surname is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be associated with its origins in the southwestern regions of England, particularly Devon and Cornwall, where it has a long and storied history dating back to the 12th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kinabrew
Among Census respondents with the surname Kinabrew, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Kinabrew bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kinabrew surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0%
- Unknown or suppressed2.0%
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kinabrew
Kinabrew appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,996 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,996 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Kinabrew surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20002010
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,436 | #158,432 | -5.3% |
| Count | 100 | 102 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Kinabrew bearers went from 100 to 102 (+2.0% change). The surname moved down 7,996 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,436 to #158,432.
FAQ
Kinabrew surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kinabrew?
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the surname Kinabrew. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,327,712 residents.
How common is Kinabrew?
Kinabrew ranks #158,432 in the 2010 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2010 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Kinabrew. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (103), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kinabrew.
Has Kinabrew become more or less common over time?
Between 2000 and 2010, the surname Kinabrew went from 100 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,436 to #158,432.
What does the Census say about the background of Kinabrew?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kinabrew, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kinabrew in the 2010 Census, accounting for 98.0%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kinabrew appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2010 file are White (98.0%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Kinabrew appears here with 2010 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kinabrew mean?
A unique surname derived from a potential occupational or locational reference. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kinabrew (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Kinabrew?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Kinabrew, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.