Explore the Family Name Kench
The meaning of Kench
English (Oxfordshire and Warwickshire): variant of Kinch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kench in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kench saw a slight dip in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 111,119 to 111,426. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 7.48% during this period, rising from 147 to 158 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #111,426 | -0.28% |
| Count | 147 | 158 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kench
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Kench surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (92.52%), with a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (3.40%). By 2010, while the White representation marginally decreased to 89.24%, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation significantly increased to 7.59%. There were no changes observed among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 89.24% | -3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 7.59% | 123.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |