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

Kino, 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 Kino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kino in America

Kino is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kino surname appeared 259 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 Kino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kino 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 Kino

The surname KINO is of Greek origin, and it can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "kino," which means "to move" or "to be in motion." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who were travelers or engaged in some form of movement-related occupation.

One of the earliest records of the KINO surname can be found in the Venetian archives, where a merchant named Giovanni KINO was documented in the late 1400s. This suggests that the name may have been present in the Italian region during that time period, possibly introduced by Greek traders or immigrants.

In the 16th century, the KINO surname appeared in various parts of Europe, including Spain and Portugal. It is believed that the name spread through these regions as a result of the extensive trade networks and cultural exchanges during that era.

In the 17th century, historical records mention a notable figure named Eusebio KINO, a Jesuit missionary and explorer who played a significant role in the exploration and development of the Pimería Alta region (present-day northern Mexico and southern Arizona) between 1687 and 1711.

Another prominent individual with the KINO surname was Pyotr KINO, a Russian admiral who served in the Imperial Russian Navy during the 18th century. He was born in 1708 and played a crucial role in several naval battles against the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, the KINO surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Juana KINO, a Spanish novelist and poet who was born in 1825 in Madrid, Spain. Her works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable figure with the KINO surname was Sergei KINO, a Soviet film director and screenwriter born in 1896. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers of the Soviet era, known for his innovative techniques and contributions to the development of the montage theory in cinema.

Throughout its history, the KINO surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Kinos, Kynos, and Quino, reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kino

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

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

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