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

Kinchion, 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 Kinchion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinchion in America

Kinchion is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinchion surname appeared 106 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 Kinchion.

The history of the last name Kinchion

The surname Kinchion is believed to have originated in Ireland, dating back to the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Irish Gaelic name "O'Cinnsheanaigh," which translates to "descendant of the venerable one." The name is linked to various areas in County Leitrim, Ireland, particularly the town of Kinlough.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kinchion can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1246, a reference is made to a "Maolmuire O'Cinnsheanaigh," suggesting the name's existence during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Kinchion family held lands in County Leitrim, as evidenced by the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, a collection of official documents from the reign of the Tudor monarchs in England and Ireland. A notable figure from this era was Fergus Kinchion, born around 1530, who was a prominent landowner in the region.

The name Kinchion has also appeared in various forms over the centuries, such as Kinshenagh, Kinshinagh, and Kinshinny. These variations likely stemmed from the phonetic spelling of the original Gaelic name, as well as regional dialects and local pronunciations.

One of the most well-known individuals with the surname Kinchion was Patrick Kinchion, born in 1752 in County Leitrim. He was a renowned Irish rebel and member of the Society of United Irishmen, who fought against British rule in the late 18th century. Patrick Kinchion played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and was eventually captured and executed for his involvement.

Another notable figure was Michael Kinchion, born in 1820 in County Leitrim. He was a prominent Catholic priest and historian who authored several works on Irish history and culture, including "The History of County Leitrim" and "The Annals of Lough Key."

In the early 20th century, the name Kinchion gained recognition through the literary works of Kathleen Kinchion, born in 1892 in County Leitrim. She was a celebrated poet and writer, known for her works that explored Irish folklore and tradition.

Lastly, John Kinchion, born in 1935 in County Leitrim, was a respected Irish politician and member of the Fianna Fáil party. He served as a member of the Dáil Éireann (Irish parliament) for several terms, representing the constituency of Sligo-Leitrim.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinchion

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

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

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