Explore the Family Name Kenison
The meaning of Kenison
English: variant of Kennison. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kenison has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,854th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 23,943rd position, marking a change of -4.77%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 1,046 in 2000 to 1,054 in 2010, showing a 0.76% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69%, from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,854 | #23,943 | -4.77% |
| Count | 1,046 | 1,054 | 0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenison
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Kenison surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insights. A majority of those with the Kenison name identify as White, making up 92.73% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly decreased by 61.63%, from 1.72% to 0.66%. There has been a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010, which indicates a growth of 92.31%. The Hispanic representation also saw a modest increase from 3.25% to 3.42%, marking a 5.23% change. The data showed no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 92.5% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 3.42% | 5.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.75% | 92.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 0.66% | -61.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |