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

McKines, 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 McKines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McKines in America

McKines is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McKines surname appeared 109 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 McKines.

We can also compare 2010 data for McKines 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 McKines

The surname MCKINES is of Scottish origin, emerging in the Highlands region during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Gaelic surname "Mac Cionaoidh," which translates to "son of the comely one" or "son of the handsome one." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for an individual of notable physical attractiveness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCKINES can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of homage rolls from the late 13th century. The name appears as "McKynes," which is believed to be an early variant spelling. This suggests that the surname had already been established by the late 1200s.

In the 16th century, the MCKINES surname appeared in various Scottish records, including the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland. These rolls document financial transactions and payments made to individuals, including those with the MCKINES surname. One notable entry from 1541 mentions a "John McKynes," a landowner in the Highlands region.

The MCKINES surname has also been linked to several Scottish place names, such as Kinloch and Kinross, both of which contain the element "kin," derived from the Gaelic word "ceann," meaning "head" or "promontory." This suggests that some branches of the MCKINES family may have originated from or resided in these areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the MCKINES surname. One example is Duncan MCKINES (1596-1674), a Scottish minister and theologian who served as the minister of Kilmadock Parish in Perthshire. Another is Alexander MCKINES (1635-1701), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Inverness.

Other historical figures with the MCKINES surname include:

1. Robert MCKINES (1712-1789), a Scottish author and historian known for his works on the history of the Highlands.
2. Elizabeth MCKINES (1791-1862), a Scottish poet and author whose works explored themes of nature and Highland life.
3. James MCKINES (1845-1921), a Scottish engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early steam engines.
4. Margaret MCKINES (1878-1952), a Scottish activist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights and political representation.
5. William MCKINES (1902-1978), a Scottish soldier and military officer who served with distinction during World War II.

The MCKINES surname has a rich history rooted in the Scottish Highlands, with connections to descriptive nicknames, place names, and notable individuals who contributed to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McKines

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

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

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