Explore the Family Name Kennaugh
The meaning of Kennaugh
Manx: Anglicized form of Gaelic Coinneach (from a Celtic personal name Cannicos ‘fair one’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kennaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kennaugh has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kennaugh was ranked as the 86,341st most popular surname, with a total count of 201 in the United States. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 95,115 and the count dropped slightly to 192. This represents a change of -10.16 in rank and -4.48 in count over the decade. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the figure remained at 0.07 for both years, indicating that the overall prevalence of the Kennaugh surname stayed relatively stable in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #95,115 | -10.16% |
| Count | 201 | 192 | -4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennaugh
The ethnic identity associated with the Kennaugh surname, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.51% of people with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 96.35% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Kennaugh surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Additionally, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races bearing this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 96.35% | -2.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |