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

Kinson, 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 Kinson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinson in America

Kinson is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinson surname appeared 315 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 Kinson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinson 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 Kinson

The surname "KINSON" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages, with its roots tracing back to the Old English words "cyning" (king) and "tun" (town or village). The name likely referred to someone who lived in a town or village associated with a king or royal authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Chingestun," referring to a settlement in Warwickshire. This suggests that the name may have originally been a place name before becoming a surname.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms such as "Kyngeston," "Kingeston," and "Kyngston" in historical records from counties like Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the differences in regional dialects.

Notable individuals bearing the "KINSON" surname include:

1. William Kinson (c. 1515-1587), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Ely from 1580 until his death.
2. John Kinson (1640-1718), a prominent merchant and landowner in colonial Virginia, known for his involvement in the tobacco trade.
3. Mary Kinson (1773-1842), a British novelist and poet who published several works, including "The Sylvan Wanderer" and "Poetical Effusions."
4. Thomas Kinson (1804-1876), an English architect renowned for his work on several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
5. Elizabeth Kinson (1857-1929), a British suffragist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement.

Throughout its history, the "KINSON" surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Kinstonbury in Somerset and Kinstanton in Wiltshire, further reinforcing its connection to the Old English word "tun."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinson

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

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

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