Explore the Family Name Kendle
The meaning of Kendle
English (Norfolk): variant of Kendall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kendle in the United States?
The surname Kendle, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It ranked 23,514th in 2000 and then slipped to 25,255th in 2010, reflecting a drop of 7.4%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also slightly decreased during this period, with a count of 1,007 in 2000 that declined by 2.58% to 981 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population dwindled from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010, marking a 10.81% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,514 | #25,255 | -7.4% |
| Count | 1,007 | 981 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kendle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Kendle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Kendles identify as White, although this group's percentage fell slightly from 78.15% in 2000 to 75.74% in 2010. Conversely, both Hispanic and Black Kendles saw increases during this decade. The Hispanic Kendle population grew from 1.99% to 2.55%, an increase of 28.14%, while the Black Kendle population expanded from 16.09% to 17.23%, a growth of 7.09%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander Kendles decreased marginally from 2.38% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. No Kendles identified as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.15% | 75.74% | -3.08% |
| Black | 16.09% | 17.23% | 7.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.55% | 28.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.38% | 2.24% | -5.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |