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

Kingbird, 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 Kingbird surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kingbird in America

Kingbird is the 44957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kingbird surname appeared 477 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 Kingbird.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kingbird 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 Kingbird

The surname KINGBIRD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. This name is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "cyning" (king) and "bridd" (bird), suggesting a connection to royalty or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This ancient document mentions a landowner named Aelfric Kingbird in the county of Norfolk.

During the 13th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Kyngbyrde," appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which were administrative records of the English Exchequer. This entry referred to a farmer who paid taxes in the year 1272.

In the 15th century, the name KINGBIRD gained further prominence when Sir John Kingbird (c. 1420 - 1485) served as a knight and advisor to King Edward IV of England. He was known for his military exploits during the Wars of the Roses and was granted lands in Wiltshire for his loyal service.

Another notable figure was William KINGBIRD (1533 - 1592), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the Elizabethan era. He was involved in the wool trade and held significant influence within the city's guilds.

The surname KINGBIRD may also have ties to various place names across England, such as Kingbird's Croft in Somerset and Kingbird's Hill in Kent, which could have influenced the surname's development and regional variations.

Throughout history, several other individuals bearing the KINGBIRD surname have made their mark. These include:

1. Robert KINGBIRD (1602 - 1671), an English clergyman and author of religious texts.
2. Elizabeth KINGBIRD (1675 - 1748), a notable philanthropist and benefactor in the city of Bristol.
3. James KINGBIRD (1812 - 1887), a British explorer who led expeditions to Africa and the Middle East.
4. Walter KINGBIRD (1857 - 1921), a influential industrialist and entrepreneur in the textile industry.
5. Evelyn KINGBIRD (1902 - 1985), a renowned botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of rare plant species.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kingbird

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

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

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