Explore the Family Name Kenefick
The meaning of Kenefick
Irish (Cork) and Welsh (Glamorgan): Anglicized form of Gaelic Cinipheic, a habitational name from Cynnfig (Kenfig) in Glamorgan, Wales, which derives from a river name which itself may be from a personal name. The name was taken to Ireland by Norman settlers in the 13th century.
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How common is the last name Kenefick in the United States?
The surname Kenefick, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kenefick held the rank of 30,868 among all surnames in terms of frequency, but slipped to the 32,438th position in 2010, marking a 5.09% decrease. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped slightly from 712 to 709 during this period, representing a marginal decline of 0.42%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Kenefick surname per 100,000 population also fell by 7.69%, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #32,438 | -5.09% |
| Count | 712 | 709 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenefick
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Kenefick surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 96.63% of those with the surname identified as White, which decreased to 94.36% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 2.11% to 3.24%, a remarkable growth of 53.55%. While the percentage of Keneficks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 0.70% in 2000, this figure was suppressed in 2010. Conversely, there were no individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, but this category emerged in 2010 accounting for 0.71% of Keneficks. There were no records of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.36% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.24% | 53.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |