2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kingren
A surname likely relating to a person from the town or place with a name resembling "Kingren".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Kingren. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kingren 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.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Kingren in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kingren, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kingren
The surname Kingren originates from Sweden, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse words "konungr" and "gren," which translate to "king" and "branch" or "twig," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was connected to or worked for the royal family, possibly in a position related to the management or cultivation of trees or forests.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kingren can be found in the Swedish Church records from the late 1500s, where it appears as "Konungsgren." This spelling variation further reinforces the connection to the word "konungr" (king) and indicates that the name may have initially been used to denote someone with a specific occupation or role related to the monarchy.
During the 17th century, the name Kingren began to spread across various regions of Sweden, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country. Historical records from this period, such as tax rolls and parish registers, contain numerous references to individuals bearing this surname, suggesting that it had become well-established by that time.
In the 18th century, the name Kingren appeared in several notable documents and manuscripts, including the writings of the renowned Swedish botanist and explorer Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Linnaeus made mention of a certain Anders Kingren, a botanist and naturalist who accompanied him on several expeditions throughout Sweden and contributed significantly to the study of plant life in the region.
Another prominent figure with the surname Kingren was Johan Kingren (1773-1847), a Swedish military officer and cartographer who served in the Swedish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He is renowned for his detailed and accurate maps of various regions of Sweden, which were widely used and highly regarded during his time.
In the 19th century, the Kingren name continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Sweden. One notable individual was Gustaf Kingren (1825-1891), a Swedish painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are highly regarded and can be found in several prestigious art collections in Sweden and abroad.
Throughout the centuries, the Kingren surname has been closely associated with several significant locations in Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Östergötland and Småland. Several villages and parishes, such as Kingren, Kringersbo, and Kingrebo, bear names that are believed to be derived from or related to the surname Kingren, suggesting that the name may have originated in or had a strong presence in these areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kingren
Among Census respondents with the surname Kingren, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kingren bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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 Kingren surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kingren
Kingren appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+12 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,021 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 13,021 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
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kingren surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #147,954 | 8.1% |
| Count | 100 | 112 | 12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 24.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kingren bearers went from 100 to 112 (+12.0% change). The surname moved up 13,021 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #147,954.
FAQ
Kingren surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kingren?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Kingren. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Kingren?
Kingren ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Kingren. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Kingren.
Has Kingren become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kingren went from 100 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 12 (+12.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Kingren?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kingren, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 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 Kingren in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kingren appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kingren (2010, 2020).
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 Kingren mean?
A surname likely relating to a person from the town or place with a name resembling "Kingren". 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 2020 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 Kingren (0.04 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 many people have the surname Kingren?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.