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

Kinzinger, 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 Kinzinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kinzinger in America

Kinzinger is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kinzinger surname appeared 221 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 Kinzinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kinzinger 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 Kinzinger

The surname KINZINGER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it was most prevalent during the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated around 1350. Here, the name was spelled as "Kintzinger," suggesting a possible derivation from the Old High German word "kinz," meaning "young goat" or "kid." This could indicate that the name may have initially referred to someone who raised or worked with goats, pointing to an occupational origin.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical documents across different regions of Germany, with slight variations in spelling, such as "Kintzinger," "Kyntzynger," and "Kyntzinger." These variations reflect the linguistic evolution and regional dialects of the time.

One notable individual bearing the name KINZINGER was Johann Kinzinger, a prominent clergyman and scholar who lived in the city of Nuremberg during the late 15th century. Born in 1445, he was known for his contributions to the study of theology and his role in the religious reforms of the era.

Another historical figure was Hans Kinzinger, a skilled craftsman and goldsmith who lived in Augsburg during the 16th century. He gained recognition for his exquisite metalwork and was commissioned by prominent patrons, including members of the nobility and the church.

In the 17th century, the name KINZINGER appeared in the records of the town of Rottweil in Baden-Württemberg. Here, a family by the name of Kinzinger was involved in the textile trade and played an active role in the local community.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Jakob Kinzinger, a renowned architect and builder from the town of Heidelberg. Born in 1722, he was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including churches and public structures, throughout the region.

As the centuries progressed, the KINZINGER name continued to be present in various parts of Germany, with some individuals emigrating to other countries and carrying the name with them. Despite its widespread distribution, the name has maintained its German roots and continues to be a significant part of the region's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kinzinger

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

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

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