Explore the Family Name Kenne
The meaning of Kenne
English: variant of Ken.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenne in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kenne' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,237 out of all surnames, which dropped to 68,547 in 2010, representing a decline of 24.1%. The count of people carrying this surname also dropped during this period, from 348 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, marking a reduction of 17.53%. Correspondingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell from 0.13 to 0.1, a decrease of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #68,547 | -24.1% |
| Count | 348 | 287 | -17.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenne
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Kenne' surname identify as White, although there was a slight reduction in this category from 95.11% in 2000 to 89.90% in 2010. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races. There was a substantial increase in the proportion identifying as Black, up from 2.30% in 2000 to 7.32% in 2010, a change of 218.26%. The data did not indicate any individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, while the 2000 data showed 2.01% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 89.9% | -5.48% |
| Black | 2.3% | 7.32% | 218.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |