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

Kinlow, 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 Kinlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinlow in America

Kinlow is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinlow surname appeared 145 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 Kinlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinlow 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 Kinlow

The surname Kinlow originated in Scotland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish Gaelic phrase "cionn loch," which translates to "at the head of the lake." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or clan residing near a prominent body of water, likely a loch or lake.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kinlow can be found in the Scottish Parliament Rolls from 1585, which mention a John Kinlow as a witness in a legal dispute. Additionally, the name appears in the parish records of Glenorchy, Argyllshire, in the late 16th century, indicating the presence of the Kinlow family in that region.

In the 17th century, historical records show a James Kinlow (1632-1698) who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Inveraray, Argyll. He is believed to have played a significant role in the local economy and community affairs during his lifetime.

Moving into the 18th century, the Kinlow name gained further prominence with Robert Kinlow (1712-1782), a respected Scottish philosopher and scholar. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his teachings were widely studied in academic circles of the time.

Another notable figure was Margaret Kinlow (1755-1820), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the Scottish Highlands. Her efforts to promote education and empower women in a traditionally male-dominated society were groundbreaking for the era.

In the 19th century, the Kinlow family continued to make its mark, with William Kinlow (1825-1895) serving as a respected judge and legal scholar in Edinburgh. His rulings and writings on Scottish law were highly influential and helped shape the country's legal system.

Throughout its history, the surname Kinlow has been associated with various place names and locations in Scotland, such as Kinlochlaggan, Kinlochleven, and Kinloch Rannoch, further reinforcing its connection to the Scottish landscape and geography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinlow

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

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

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