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

Kinzel, 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 Kinzel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinzel in America

Kinzel is the 19538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinzel surname appeared 1,382 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 Kinzel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinzel 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 Kinzel

The surname Kinzel is of German origin and dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Kinzel," which means a small or petite person. This nickname was likely given to someone of short stature or a child, and it eventually became a hereditary surname.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Kinzel can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1381. These records mention a certain Hans Kinzel, who was a local merchant and landowner. Other early spellings of the name include Kintzel, Kynzel, and Kyntzel.

In the 16th century, the Kinzel surname appeared in various German regions, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Silesia. During this time, the name was often associated with villages and small towns, suggesting that many Kinzels were likely farmers or landowners.

One notable individual with the Kinzel surname was Johann Kinzel (1528-1599), a German Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. He wrote several theological works and served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.

Another historical figure was Georg Kinzel (1677-1745), a German composer and organist from Thuringia. He is known for his contributions to church music and organ compositions during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the Kinzel surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, as some families emigrated to North America and other regions. One such individual was Johann Jakob Kinzel (1801-1872), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania, United States, and worked as a farmer and landowner.

Another notable Kinzel was Gustav Kinzel (1850-1920), a German artist and illustrator from Berlin. He is known for his illustrations in children's books and magazines, and his works were widely popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Finally, Erich Kinzel (1909-1985) was a German businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the post-World War II reconstruction of Germany. He founded the Kinzel Group, a successful manufacturing company specializing in automotive parts and industrial components.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Kinzel surname who have left their mark throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and contributions associated with this German surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinzel

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

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

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