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

Kini, 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 Kini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kini in America

Kini is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kini surname appeared 397 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 Kini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kini 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 Kini

The surname KINI is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the old Italian word "chinino," which means "quinine" or "cinchona bark," a plant used to treat malaria. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the trade or production of quinine during that time.

One of the earliest known references to the name KINI can be found in a medieval Italian manuscript from the year 1287, which mentions a merchant named Gianni KINI operating in the city of Venice. This document provides valuable insight into the early origins and geographical distribution of the surname.

In the 14th century, records show the presence of a family named KINI in the town of Siena, Tuscany. This branch of the family is believed to have been involved in the textile industry, a prominent economic sector in the region during that period.

One notable individual bearing the KINI surname was Luca KINI, a renowned painter from Florence who lived from 1452 to 1518. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy, and he is regarded as a significant figure in the Renaissance art movement.

Another prominent figure was Giulio KINI, a scholar and theologian who lived from 1565 to 1635. He was a professor at the University of Pisa and authored several influential works on religious philosophy and theology.

In the 18th century, records mention a family of KINI merchants operating out of the port city of Genoa. This suggests that the name may have been associated with maritime trade and commerce during that period.

One particularly notable individual from this era was Antonio KINI, a naval captain and explorer who lived from 1724 to 1792. He is credited with charting several previously unknown islands in the South Pacific and contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge during the Age of Exploration.

While the surname KINI has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its earliest known origins and historical references remain firmly rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kini

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

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

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