Explore the Family Name Kenly
The meaning of Kenly
Variant of Kenley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kenly has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Kenly was ranked 60,887th on the list of most common surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 57,101st - a growth of 6.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 309 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, marking a 15.53% change. The proportion of people named Kenly per 100,000 also saw a slight rise from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #57,101 | 6.22% |
| Count | 309 | 357 | 15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenly
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the name Kenly, the U.S. Census reports changes between 2000 and 2010 as well. The majority of individuals with the surname Kenly identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 79.61% in 2000 to 71.71% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, with the percentage rising from 15.21% to 21.01%. Additionally, the percentage of Kenly individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities rose from 2.27% to 3.64%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.27% to 2.52%. The census records did not indicate any individuals with the surname Kenly identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.61% | 71.71% | -9.92% |
| Black | 15.21% | 21.01% | 38.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 3.64% | 60.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.52% | 11.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |