Explore the Family Name Kenady
The meaning of Kenady
Altered form of Irish and Scottish Kennedy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenady in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kenady has seen a slight decline over the last decade. In 2000, Kenady was ranked 54,880th in popularity and by 2010 this rank had dropped to 61,745, marking a decrease of 12.51%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 351 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, a change of -7.41%. This indicates that fewer people held this surname in 2010 than in 2000, reducing its proportion per 100k from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #61,745 | -12.51% |
| Count | 351 | 325 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenady
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Kenady surname, it's important to note that the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this group saw a reduction from 94.30% in 2000 to 89.23% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly from 2.28% in 2000 to 6.77% in 2010. Notably, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 data at 2.15%, whereas this category wasn't present in the 2000 data. The Hispanic representation decreased to zero by 2010 after being 1.71% in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 89.23% | -5.38% |
| Black | 2.28% | 6.77% | 196.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |