Explore the Family Name Kannady
The meaning of Kannady
Altered form of Irish and Scottish Kennedy. Compare Cannady and Kanady.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kannady in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kannady has seen a noteworthy increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,713th in popularity with 304 occurrences, whereas in 2010 it climbed to rank 55,121st with 373 occurrences. This represents a significant 10.68% leap in rank and an impressive 22.7% surge in count over the decade. The proportion of the Kannady surname per 100,000 people also grew by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #55,121 | 10.68% |
| Count | 304 | 373 | 22.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kannady
The ethnic identity associated with the Kannady surname also shifted during this time period according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 76.64% of those with the Kannady name identified as White, 13.82% as Black, and 4.61% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (75.60%) and Black (11.53%), and a more marked decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (3.75%). Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, 4.29% identified as Hispanic. Additionally, the percentage of those reporting two or more ethnic identities rose dramatically, by 110%, from 2.30% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.64% | 75.6% | -1.36% |
| Black | 13.82% | 11.53% | -16.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 4.83% | 110% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.61% | 3.75% | -18.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |