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

Kyne, 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 Kyne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kyne in America

Kyne is the 39117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kyne surname appeared 563 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 Kyne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kyne 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 Kyne

The surname KYNE has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cyne," meaning "royal" or "kingly." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to denote someone of noble or royal descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KYNE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Kyne," "Kyne," and "Kine," indicating that it may have had different regional variations.

During the Middle Ages, the KYNE surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire, where several families bearing this name held land and estates. One notable individual was Sir William KYNE, a knight who lived in the 13th century and was a landowner in Northamptonshire.

In the 16th century, the KYNE surname gained further prominence with the birth of Thomas KYNE (1505-1572), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He is known for his contributions to the development of English common law.

Another individual of note was John KYNE (1614-1670), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1663 until his death. He was a prominent figure in the Church of England during the turbulent period following the English Civil War.

The KYNE surname also has connections to various place names in England, such as Kyne's Farm in Gloucestershire and Kyne's Wood in Oxfordshire. These place names may have derived from individuals bearing the KYNE surname who owned or lived in those areas.

In the 18th century, William KYNE (1734-1812) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Oxford Town Hall and the Radcliffe Observatory in Oxford.

Throughout history, the KYNE surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, lawyers, clergymen, and architects. While the name may have originated from a word denoting royal or noble status, it has since been adopted by families across different social strata.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kyne

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

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

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