Son of the kinsman or head of the family
Kinsler is an English occupational or patronymic surname-turned-given-name. It likely derives from the Middle English word 'kin', referring to family or relatives, combined with the suffix '-ler', denoting a person associated with a specific role or lineage.
Less common today
Kinsler isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,131 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Four-time MLB All-Star second baseman
