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

Kinikin, 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 Kinikin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinikin in America

Kinikin is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinikin surname appeared 139 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 Kinikin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinikin 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 Kinikin

The surname KINIKIN is believed to have originated in Ireland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic phrase "cinn cinn," which translates to "head of the family" or "chief." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held prominent leadership roles within their respective communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KINIKIN surname can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The text references a certain Seán KINIKIN, a respected clan leader from County Galway, who played a pivotal role in various local disputes and negotiations during the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the KINIKIN name appears in several parish records and land deeds across Counties Galway and Mayo. Notable individuals from this period include Eamon KINIKIN (1632-1698), a wealthy landowner and merchant from Castlebar, and Bridget KINIKIN (1650-1712), a prominent figure in the local religious community who was instrumental in the establishment of a convent school in Westport.

As the centuries progressed, the KINIKIN surname spread throughout Ireland and beyond, with many families migrating to various parts of the British Isles and the Americas. One notable figure was Michael KINIKIN (1775-1842), a skilled shipwright from County Cork who settled in Boston, Massachusetts, and played a significant role in the city's burgeoning shipbuilding industry during the early 19th century.

Another individual of note was Patrick KINIKIN (1820-1895), a passionate advocate for Irish independence and a key figure in the Young Ireland movement. Born in County Mayo, he spent many years in exile in the United States before returning to Ireland and becoming a respected journalist and political activist.

In more recent times, the KINIKIN surname has been associated with various fields, including academia, the arts, and business. One prominent example is Dr. Aoife KINIKIN (1952-present), a renowned linguist and professor emeritus at Trinity College Dublin, whose groundbreaking research on the origins and evolution of the Irish language has garnered international acclaim.

While the KINIKIN name may not be as widespread as some other Irish surnames, its rich history and strong ties to Ireland's cultural heritage have endured, with descendants of this ancient lineage continuing to make their mark across various realms of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinikin

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

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

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