Explore the Family Name Kenmore
The meaning of Kenmore
Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Kenmuir, a habitational name possibly from the village of Kenmuir (Wigtownshire).
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How common is the last name Kenmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kenmore saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kenmore was ranked 114,166 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 134,712—a decline of approximately 18%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a drop from 142 in 2000 to 125 in 2010, marking an 11.97% decrease. The proportion of people with the Kenmore surname per 100k population also dipped by 20%, from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #134,712 | -18% |
| Count | 142 | 125 | -11.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenmore
Looking at the Kenmore surname's ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes apart from the Hispanic category which dropped completely from 4.93 in 2000 to 0.00 in 2010. The largest ethnicity group remained White, although it experienced a slight decline from 92.25 in 2000 to 91.20 in 2010, a change of -1.14. The category for those identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010 with a 4.00 representation. However, there were no figures recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.25% | 91.2% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.93% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |