Explore the Family Name Kanney
The meaning of Kanney
Scottish, Irish, or English: perhaps a variant of Keaney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kanney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kanney has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Kanney ranked at 66,476 in terms of popularity and had a total count of 278 people bearing this name. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 73,464 and the count decreased to 264, showing a -10.51% and -5.04% change respectively. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a -10.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #73,464 | -10.51% |
| Count | 278 | 264 | -5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanney
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kanney identified as White, accounting for 87.77% in 2000 and 85.98% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black with a change of 18.40% and 18.02%, respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, as did the count of those who identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.77% | 85.98% | -2.04% |
| Black | 8.99% | 10.61% | 18.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.41% | 18.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |