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

Kinnaird, 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 Kinnaird surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinnaird in America

Kinnaird is the 19441st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinnaird surname appeared 1,390 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 Kinnaird.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinnaird 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 Kinnaird

The surname Kinnaird has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to derive from the Gaelic words "ceann" meaning "head" and "ard" meaning "high," likely referring to a prominent geographical feature or a person's stature.

The Kinnairds were a notable Scottish family with lands and estates in the counties of Angus and Perthshire. The name is closely associated with the parish of Kinnairdie, which is located in Angus. This parish was mentioned in the Regesta Regum Scottorum, a collection of records related to the acts of Scottish kings, in the late 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Kinnaird was Sir John Kinnaird, who was granted a charter for the lands of Kinnaird in Perthshire by King Robert the Bruce in 1322. The Kinnaird family played a significant role in Scottish history, particularly during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In the 16th century, the Kinnairds acquired the estate of Inchture in Perthshire, which became their principal seat. Patrick Kinnaird of Inchture (1590-1658) was a prominent figure during the Scottish Civil War and served as a colonel in the Covenanter army.

The Kinnairds were also known for their literary contributions. Lady Caroline Oliphant, née Kinnaird (1807-1839), was a Scottish author and poet who wrote under the pen name "Mrs. Oliphant." She is remembered for her historical novels and tales of Scottish life.

Another notable figure was Charles Kinnaird, 8th Baron Kinnaird (1786-1826), who was a Scottish peer and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament and was a supporter of various social and political reforms, including the abolition of slavery.

In the 19th century, Arthur Kinnaird, 11th Baron Kinnaird (1847-1923), was a prominent figure in the world of sports. He was an influential advocate for the development of football (soccer) and played a key role in the establishment of the Football Association.

The surname Kinnaird has also been associated with other notable individuals throughout history, such as Sir George Kinnaird (1639-1689), a Scottish lawyer and judge, and Sir Reginald Kinnaird (1809-1890), a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinnaird

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

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

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