Explore the Family Name Kendell
The meaning of Kendell
English (mainly Yorkshire): variant of Kendall.
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How common is the last name Kendell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kendell has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname went from 30,645 in 2000 to 36,099 in 2010, marking a 17.8% drop. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname fell by 13.51%, from 718 to 621 during the same period. Additionally, the proportion of people named Kendell per 100,000 people decreased by 22.22% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #36,099 | -17.8% |
| Count | 718 | 621 | -13.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.21 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kendell
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kendell, there have been some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (84.12%), followed by Black (13.09%), Hispanic (1.53%), and those identifying with two or more races (0.97%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage dropped to 79.87%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased to 15.78%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose to 1.93%. The largest increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, which nearly doubled from 0.97% to 1.93% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.12% | 79.87% | -5.05% |
| Black | 13.09% | 15.78% | 20.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.93% | 98.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.93% | 26.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |