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

Kinner, 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 Kinner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinner in America

Kinner is the 15309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinner surname appeared 1,917 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kinner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinner 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 Kinner

The surname Kinner is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cyn," meaning "kin" or "family," combined with the suffix "-er," indicating "one who is associated with." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who was responsible for managing or overseeing a family or household.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a person named "Kinnere" residing in Northamptonshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various historical records, often with different spellings such as "Kynner," "Kinnere," and "Kynnere." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Kinner was John Kinner, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, England, who lived from approximately 1520 to 1585. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Sir John Kinner, a British military officer who served in the East India Company during the 18th century. He was born in 1725 and played a crucial role in several campaigns in India, ultimately becoming the Governor of Fort St. George (present-day Chennai) in 1771.

In the 19th century, the name Kinner was associated with several prominent figures in various fields. One such individual was Samuel Kinner, a renowned artist and engraver who lived from 1803 to 1868. His works showcased exceptional skill and were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Elizabeth Kinner, a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in England during the latter half of the 19th century. She was born in 1832 and dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women.

Lastly, the name Kinner has also been linked to certain place names in England, such as Kinner's Green in Hertfordshire and Kinner's Field in Warwickshire. These locations may have derived their names from historical figures or landowners associated with the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinner

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

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

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