Explore the Family Name Kanoy
The meaning of Kanoy
Americanized form of German Kney, unexplained. The surname Kney is virtually non-existing in Germany; it is (also) found in France (Alsace), but it is very rare there. Compare Canoy 1, Cannoy, and Knoy. History: The progenitor of the American Kanoys was Hans Bernhard Knoy, born in 1718 in Bavaria, Germany. His father’s surname was Kney, while his American descendants also bear the surnames Canoy and Cannoy.
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How common is the last name Kanoy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kanoy has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 87,348th in frequency and rose to the 80,131st spot in 2010, marking an impressive 8.26% change. The actual count of individuals with this surname also reflected this surge, growing from 198 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, which is a significant 19.7% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kanoy per 100k also rose by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 to 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #80,131 | 8.26% |
| Count | 198 | 237 | 19.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanoy
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Kanoy surname predominantly belongs to the White demographic, with 94.95% in 2000 and 94.51% in 2010. This slight decrease (-0.46%) may be due to the emergence of other ethnicities bearing the name. Notably, the Hispanic population with the Kanoy surname surfaced in the 2010 census data at 2.11%, whereas no Hispanics were recorded with this surname in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with the Kanoy surname dropped from 3.03% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There was no recorded change for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics, both remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 94.51% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |