Explore the Family Name Kanaley
The meaning of Kanaley
Altered form of Irish McNally.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kanaley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kanaley has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,230th in terms of frequency but improved its position to 58,182nd by 2010, marking a 3.4% increase. There was a corresponding 11.5% growth in the number of individuals with this surname over the same period, from 313 to 349. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #58,182 | 3.4% |
| Count | 313 | 349 | 11.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanaley
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Kanaley, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals are white, constituting 97.12% in 2000 and 95.13% in 2010, a decrease of 2.05%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 61.25%, from 1.60% to 2.58%. No individuals identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.13% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.58% | 61.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |