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

Kinuthia, 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 Kinuthia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinuthia in America

Kinuthia is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinuthia surname appeared 198 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 Kinuthia.

The history of the last name Kinuthia

The surname KINUTHIA has its origins in Kenya, East Africa. It is a Kikuyu name, with the Kikuyu being one of the largest ethnic groups in Kenya. The name likely emerged in the late 18th or early 19th century during the establishment of more permanent settlements and family lineages among the Kikuyu people.

KINUTHIA is believed to be derived from the Kikuyu word "kinuthia," which means "to hunt" or "to seek out." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname referring to someone who was a skilled hunter or gatherer. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive name given to someone known for their tenacity or determination in pursuing goals.

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts specifically mentioning this surname from earlier centuries, it is likely that variations of the name existed orally within Kikuyu communities before being written down more recently.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KINUTHIA was Jomo Kenyatta, the prominent Kenyan anti-colonial activist and politician who served as the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya after independence in 1963. He was born in 1891 and died in 1978.

Another notable figure was Mbiyu Koinange (1907-1981), a Kenyan politician and independence activist who served as a member of the Legislative Council and later as a Minister in Kenyatta's government.

In the field of literature, Ngugi wa Thiong'o (born 1938) is a renowned Kenyan writer and academic who has published extensively under the name Ngugi wa KINUTHIA, incorporating his Kikuyu surname.

Wambui KINUTHIA (born 1950) is a Kenyan artist and sculptor known for her works depicting traditional Kikuyu culture and life.

Lastly, Ndungu KINUTHIA (1934-2018) was a prominent Kenyan businessman and entrepreneur who founded several successful companies in the hospitality and real estate sectors.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname KINUTHIA, reflecting its deep roots in Kenyan culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinuthia

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

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 Kinuthia 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.

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

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