Explore the Family Name Kanevsky
The meaning of Kanevsky
Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from the town of Kanev in Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Leonid, Vladimir, Boris, Semyon, Dmitry, Enya, Fenya, Grigory, Igor, Lev, Oleg, Pesya. Jewish Aharon, Aron, Avram, Bluma, Isaak, Isadore, Rakhil, Sura.
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How common is the last name Kanevsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kanevsky has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 80,216 in popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 74,141, marking an improvement of 7.57%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 220 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, a rise of 18.64%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #74,141 | 7.57% |
| Count | 220 | 261 | 18.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanevsky
When it comes to ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Kanevsky surname identify as White, at 94.09% in 2000 and rising slightly to 96.55% in 2010. There was a recorded decrease in those identifying as Two or More Races, dropping from 3.18% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The 2010 census also indicated a new emergence of Hispanic identification within this group, registering at 3.07%. No individuals with the surname Kanevsky identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 96.55% | 2.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |