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

Kingwood, 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 Kingwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kingwood in America

Kingwood is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kingwood surname appeared 169 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 Kingwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kingwood 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 Kingwood

The surname Kingwood has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "cyning" and "wudu," meaning "king" and "wood" respectively. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in or near a royal forest or wooded area associated with a king.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval records and chronicles. For instance, a certain Roger de Kingwode is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire, dated 1194. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the counties of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 record a William de Kyngwode residing in Wiltshire, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a John de Kyngwode from Gloucestershire.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Kingwood, a knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the mid-15th century. He was born around 1420 and died in 1475, having served under the Yorkist banner.

In the 16th century, the surname was often spelled as "Kyngwode" or "Kyngwoode." Records from this period include a John Kyngwode, born in 1510, who was a prominent merchant in Bristol.

As the name spread across England, variations in spelling became more common. In the 17th century, a William Kingwood, born in 1612, was a noted scholar and clergyman who served as the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral.

Another significant figure was Sir Thomas Kingwood, a military officer and Member of Parliament born in 1678. He played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession and was knighted for his service in 1704.

Throughout its history, the surname Kingwood has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, clergymen, merchants, and scholars. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in time, it remains a testament to the rich tapestry of English history and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kingwood

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

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

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