Explore the Family Name Kanary
The meaning of Kanary
Variant of Canary, a surname of Irish, Polish, and Jewish (from Poland) origin.
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How common is the last name Kanary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kanary saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 112,365 and had a count of 145, proportioning to 0.05 per 100k. By 2010, the rank improved to 104,156 and the count rose to 172, which increased the proportion to 0.06 per 100k. This shows a substantial change in both rank and count by 7.31% and 18.62%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #104,156 | 7.31% |
| Count | 145 | 172 | 18.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanary
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kanary. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, accounting for 97.93% in 2000 and 97.09% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.86%. No significant representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories was noted in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 97.09% | -0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |