Explore the Family Name Kenimer
The meaning of Kenimer
Variant of Kennemer, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenimer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kenimer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kenimer was ranked 64,572 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 74,608, a decrease of 15.54%. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 288 to 259, a decline of 10.07%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Kenimer per 100,000 decreased by 18.18% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #74,608 | -15.54% |
| Count | 288 | 259 | -10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenimer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kenimer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.18% of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this figure fell slightly to 93.44% in 2010. During the same period, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.13% to 3.47%. Notably, the 2010 Census recorded that 2.32% of Kenimers identified as Black, a category not represented at all in 2000. There were no changes in the other listed ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with neither being reported among Kenimers in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 93.44% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 3.47% | 10.86% |
| Black | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |