2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mckines
Scottish surname derived from the patronymic "son of the servant" or "follower."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Mckines. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mckines surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Mckines in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mckines, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mckines
Among Census respondents with the surname Mckines, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Mckines bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mckines surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.7% · 108
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mckines
Mckines appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+9 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,957 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+9.0%) | Down 16 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Up 3,957 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mckines surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #146,495 | 2.6% |
| Count | 109 | 114 | 4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mckines bearers went from 109 to 114 (+4.6% change). The surname moved up 3,957 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #146,495.
FAQ
Mckines surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mckines?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Mckines. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Mckines?
Mckines ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Mckines. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mckines.
Has Mckines become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mckines went from 109 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 5 (+4.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Mckines?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mckines, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mckines in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mckines appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (94.7%), Two or More Races (2.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mckines (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mckines mean?
Scottish surname derived from the patronymic "son of the servant" or "follower." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mckines (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Mckines?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.