Explore the Family Name Kenealy
The meaning of Kenealy
Irish (Kilkenny and Cork): variant of Kenneally.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenealy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kenealy" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 29,390, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 31,689, reflecting a decrease of 7.82%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline during this period, falling from 758 in 2000 to 729 in 2010, which indicates a drop of 3.83%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also declined by 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #31,689 | -7.82% |
| Count | 758 | 729 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenealy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kenealy identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 94.46% to 95.20%. During the same period, there was a 16.04% increase in the number of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.06% to 1.23%. However, both the Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races populations saw decreases of 17.93% and 15.17% respectively. There were no individuals with the Kenealy surname who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 95.2% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.06% | -17.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.23% | 16.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.23% | -15.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |