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

Kinyon, 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 Kinyon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinyon in America

Kinyon is the 16462nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinyon surname appeared 1,746 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 Kinyon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinyon 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 Kinyon

The surname Kinyon has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England and Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cyne," which means "royal" or "noble," suggesting that the name may have been borne by individuals associated with royalty or nobility in the early days.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a document dating back to 1273, there is a mention of a Henry Kynion, indicating the existence of the surname during that time period.

The name Kinyon is thought to have been originally concentrated in the county of Norfolk, England. Some historical records indicate that the name may have been derived from the place name "Kenyngton" or "Kenynton," which could have been an early spelling of the town of Kennington, located in the London borough of Lambeth.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Kinyon. One such person was Sir John Kinyon, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived during the 16th century (1520-1592). He served as a Member of Parliament for the city of Norwich and played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of his time.

Another notable figure was Reverend William Kinyon (1637-1720), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Margaret's Church in King's Lynn, Norfolk. He wrote several religious works and was known for his sermons and lectures.

In Scotland, the name Kinyon is believed to have been derived from the Gaelic word "cionath," meaning "descendant" or "offspring." One of the earliest recorded Scottish individuals with this surname was Robert Kynione, who was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1456.

Moving into the 18th century, there was a notable figure named Thomas Kinyon (1712-1789), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. George in the East and the London Docks.

Another individual of note was Captain James Kinyon (1781-1856), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several major battles and was awarded various honors for his bravery and service.

While the surname Kinyon may not be as widespread as some other surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinyon

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

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

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