Explore the Family Name Kanning
The meaning of Kanning
North German and Dutch: habitational name from a settlement so named, once inhabited by a certain Kanne and his kin (compare the placename Canhusen in East Frisia, in the Middle Ages mentioned as Kanenghusen and Cannyngehusum). The personal name Kanne is most likely a pet form of Johannes. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Markus.
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How common is the last name Kanning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kanning saw a slight increase in usage between 2000 and 2010. Its popularity ranking went from 62,396 in 2000 to 63,218 in 2010, marking a decrease in rank of 1.32%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.33%, going from 300 to 316 individuals. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11, indicating that its relative prevalence in the population did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,218 | -1.32% |
| Count | 300 | 316 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanning
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Kanning surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 97.67% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 98.42% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. The data for these groups was either zero or suppressed (S) to protect individual privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 98.42% | 0.77% |
| 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% |