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

Kynard, 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 Kynard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kynard in America

Kynard is the 43651st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kynard surname appeared 494 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 Kynard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kynard 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 Kynard

The surname Kynard is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cyne" and "ard," which together meant "royal" or "noble" and "dwelling" or "settlement," respectively. This suggests that the name Kynard was likely associated with individuals who lived in or were connected to a royal or noble residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kynard can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1194, where a person named Willelmus Kynard is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, and their inclusion of the name Kynard indicates its existence as a surname during the late 12th century.

The Kynard surname also appears in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1298, a certain John Kynard is referenced. The Feet of Fines were legal records that documented land transactions, providing insight into the surname's geographical distribution.

One notable individual bearing the Kynard surname was Sir John Kynard (c. 1460-1529), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Somerset. He served as a Member of Parliament and held significant estates in the region.

Another historical figure associated with the Kynard name was William Kynard (c. 1530-1596), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Dean of Windsor from 1589 until his death. He was also a renowned scholar and author, having published works on theology and church history.

In the 17th century, the Kynard surname appeared in the parish records of various English counties, including Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. One notable entry is that of George Kynard, who was baptized in Stogursey, Somerset, in 1628.

Among the earliest recorded place names associated with the Kynard surname is Kynardsley, a former settlement in Shropshire, England. This place name likely derived from a combination of the surname Kynard and the Old English word "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and a specific geographic location.

While the Kynard surname may not have been as widely prominent as some other English surnames, it has a rich historical background that can be traced back to the medieval period. The name's association with nobility and royal dwellings, as well as its appearance in various historical records and its potential geographical ties, contribute to the fascinating narrative of this surname's origins and evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kynard

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

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

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