UK surname
A spelling variant of the surname Kyne, derived from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning the back of the head.
In the 1881 census there were 115 people recorded with the Kine surname, ranking it #18,230 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 27, ranked #36,189, down from #18,230 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Willesden and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kine is 172 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 76.5%.
1881 census count
115
Ranked #18,230
Modern count
27
2016, ranked #36,189
Peak year
1861
172 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Kine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Kine surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 122 | #14,966 |
| 1861 | historical | 172 | #13,619 |
| 1881 | historical | 115 | #18,230 |
| 1891 | historical | 171 | #16,733 |
| 1901 | historical | 87 | #24,386 |
| 1911 | historical | 59 | #26,914 |
| 1997 | modern | 29 | #34,795 |
| 1998 | modern | 25 | #35,365 |
| 1999 | modern | 20 | #35,923 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 21 | #35,646 |
| 2002 | modern | 23 | #35,606 |
| 2003 | modern | 23 | #35,650 |
| 2004 | modern | 20 | #36,053 |
| 2005 | modern | 20 | #36,165 |
| 2006 | modern | 19 | #36,323 |
| 2007 | modern | 19 | #36,450 |
| 2008 | modern | 26 | #36,012 |
| 2009 | modern | 25 | #36,191 |
| 2010 | modern | 28 | #36,084 |
| 2011 | modern | 30 | #35,949 |
| 2012 | modern | 26 | #36,166 |
| 2013 | modern | 29 | #36,040 |
| 2014 | modern | 28 | #36,107 |
| 2015 | modern | 29 | #36,040 |
| 2016 | modern | 27 | #36,189 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Willesden, Manchester, Sevenoaks and St John Hampstead. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Willesden | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Sevenoaks | Kent |
| 5 | St John Hampstead | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Kine surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Kine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Kine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Kine is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Kine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Kine has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cyne," meaning "royal" or "noble." This suggests that the name was initially used to denote someone of high rank or with ties to royalty.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Kine can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Willelmus Kine in the county of Wiltshire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kine appeared in various records and manuscripts across England. One notable example is a charter from the reign of King Henry III (1216-1272), which mentions a knight named Sir Robert Kine who held lands in Gloucestershire.
In the 14th century, the surname Kine was also associated with the village of Kine in Somerset, which may have contributed to the name's geographic distribution. This village's name is derived from the Old English word "cyn," meaning "royal" or "noble," further reinforcing the surname's aristocratic connotations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Kine. One such person was John Kine (c. 1480-1557), a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol, known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic endeavors. Another was Sir Edward Kine (1590-1670), a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War and a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.
During the Tudor period, the name Kine appeared in various court records and legal documents. One example is the case of William Kine (c. 1520-1590), a landowner in Essex who was involved in a legal dispute over property rights in the 1570s.
Other notable individuals with the surname Kine include:
1. Thomas Kine (c. 1630-1704), an English clergyman and author of several religious works. 2. Elizabeth Kine (c. 1670-1745), a renowned needlework artist whose embroidery pieces were highly sought after by the gentry. 3. James Kine (1785-1856), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist in Oxfordshire, known for his support of local schools and charities. 4. Margaret Kine (1820-1892), a prominent educator and advocate for women's education in the Victorian era. 5. George Kine (1860-1935), a renowned architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Sussex leads with 25 Kines recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.78x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 25 | 12.78x |
| Kent | 19 | 4.80x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 1.29x |
| Surrey | 14 | 2.48x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 0.65x |
| Hertfordshire | 8 | 10.00x |
| Devon | 7 | 2.90x |
| Channel Islands | 4 | 11.63x |
| Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1.92x |
| Staffordshire | 3 | 0.77x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 0.26x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0.68x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 1.15x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.39x |
| Fife | 1 | 1.46x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 0.64x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0.92x |
| Renfrewshire | 1 | 1.11x |
| West Lothian | 1 | 5.72x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wadhurst in Sussex leads with 19 Kines recorded in 1881 and an index of 1484.38x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 8 |
| Jane | 4 |
| Sarah | 4 |
| Catherine | 3 |
| Ellen | 3 |
| Martha | 3 |
| Alice | 2 |
| Anne | 2 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Eleanor | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Louisa | 2 |
| Lucy | 2 |
| Thomazin | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Adelaide | 1 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Elisabeth | 1 |
| Eva | 1 |
| Flora | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Harriet | 1 |
| M.A. | 1 |
| Madeline | 1 |
| Marie | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Mercy | 1 |
| Olive | 1 |
| Philadelphia | 1 |
| Rachel | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Ruth | 1 |
| Sylvia | 1 |
| Thirza | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Kine households.
FAQ
In 1881, 115 people were recorded with the Kine surname. That placed it at #18,230 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 27 in 2016. That gives Kine a modern rank of #36,189.
A spelling variant of the surname Kyne, derived from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning the back of the head.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kine bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.