2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kingseed
The seed or descendant of a king or royal bloodline.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Kingseed. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kingseed 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Kingseed in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kingseed, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kingseed
The surname KINGSEED has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is a locational name derived from a place name, likely a farmstead or settlement where the original bearers once resided or held land. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English words "cyning" meaning king and "saed" meaning seed or grain, indicating a royal seed or grain farm.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which references a Richard Kyngesede. This entry suggests that the name was already established by the late 13th century in the county of Oxfordshire. Similar spellings from that era include Kyngesseede and Kyngseede.
During the 14th century, the KINGSEED name appeared in various records across southern England. An entry in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327 lists a John Kyngessede, while a Robert Kyngessede is recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1379. These records indicate the spread of the name across different regions during the Middle Ages.
Noteworthy individuals bearing the KINGSEED surname include William KINGSEED (c. 1520 - 1586), a prominent landowner and merchant from Dorset. Records show that he was involved in the local wool trade and held substantial properties in the town of Shaftesbury. Another notable figure was Thomas KINGSEED (1632 - 1705), a Puritan clergyman who served as the vicar of Marlborough in Wiltshire during the late 17th century.
In the 18th century, the KINGSEED name appeared in various parish records and legal documents. For instance, John KINGSEED (1712 - 1789) was a successful farmer and landowner in the village of Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire. His son, also named John KINGSEED (1745 - 1823), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the local community.
During the 19th century, the KINGSEED surname was found across various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable bearer was Elizabeth KINGSEED (1819 - 1892), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the town of Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Throughout its history, the KINGSEED surname has maintained a strong connection to its English roots and agricultural heritage. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the significance of royal or noble grain farms in the early days of its formation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kingseed
Among Census respondents with the surname Kingseed, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Kingseed 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 Kingseed surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 110
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kingseed
Kingseed appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,845 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+13 bearers (+12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 15,845 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.1%) | Up 10,579 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 Kingseed 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 | #152,628 | #142,049 | 6.9% |
| Count | 107 | 120 | 12.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kingseed bearers went from 107 to 120 (+12.1% change). The surname moved up 10,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #142,049.
FAQ
Kingseed surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kingseed?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Kingseed. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Kingseed?
Kingseed ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Kingseed. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Kingseed.
Has Kingseed become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kingseed went from 107 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 13 (+12.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Kingseed?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kingseed, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). 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 Kingseed in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kingseed appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (4.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%). 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 Kingseed (2000, 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 Kingseed mean?
The seed or descendant of a king or royal bloodline. 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 Kingseed (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 share the surname Kingseed?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.