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

Kindred, 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 Kindred surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kindred in America

Kindred is the 7026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kindred surname appeared 4,763 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Kindred.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kindred 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 Kindred

The surname Kindred originates from England and is derived from the Old English word "kyndred," which means "kinship" or "family." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, referring to a person's close family ties or their status within a particular clan or community.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Kindred can be traced back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, dated around 1273, there is a reference to a person named Willelmus Kyndred. This is one of the earliest known occurrences of the name in historical records.

During the medieval period, the name Kindred was particularly prevalent in the counties of Devon, Somerset, and Dorset in southwest England. It is possible that the name originated in this region and later spread to other parts of the country.

In the 16th century, the surname Kindred appeared in various spellings, such as Kyndred, Kyndrede, and Kyndrede. These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling practices during that time period.

One notable early bearer of the surname Kindred was Robert Kindred, a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London during the late 16th century. Another individual of note was William Kindred, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Sampford Arundel in Somerset during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Kindred surname was found in various parts of England, with concentrations in the counties of Devon, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. One notable figure from this period was John Kindred (1720-1784), a successful merchant and businessman from Bristol.

In the 19th century, the surname Kindred continued to be present in various regions of England. One prominent individual was William Kindred (1837-1919), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London and other parts of England.

Another notable bearer of the surname Kindred was Robert Kindred (1892-1957), a British actor and theater producer who was active in the early 20th century. He is particularly known for his work in Shakespearean productions and his contributions to the development of modern theater in England.

While the surname Kindred has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, as a result of migration and settlement patterns. However, the historical origins and meaning of the name can be traced back to its Old English origins and its connection to family ties and kinship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kindred

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

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

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