How common is the Kinsella surname?

There are approximately 4,000 people with the surname Kinsella in the United States.

Are there Kinsella soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 37 soldiers with the Kinsella surname appear in Civil War records.

Kinsella

Q: What does the surname Kinsella mean?

The surname Kinsella means "Descendant of Cinsealach, a name possibly meaning leader or chief.". It is of Irish origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Cinsealach, a name possibly meaning leader or chief.

Etymology

An anglicized form of the Irish patronymic Ó Cinseallaigh or Mac Cinseallaigh. The Irish personal name Cinsealach may derive from 'ceannsal' meaning leader or chief.

About the Kinsella Surname

An Irish patronymic surname with roots in Gaelic nobility and leadership. The name is particularly associated with County Carlow in Ireland.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,000 bearers in the United States #1,979 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Ireland, particularly in County Carlow and surrounding regions, and in Irish diaspora communities.

Kinsella Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Kinsella Surname

Thomas Kinsella

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Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 4,000

War Records

37 soldiers with the Kinsella surname found in Civil War records.

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