Explore the Family Name Kennealy
The meaning of Kennealy
Irish: variant of Kenneally found in Kent and Lancashire (England).
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How common is the last name Kennealy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kennealy has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kennealy ranked 81,100th in terms of popularity among surnames and slightly dropped to 85,357th in 2010, a decrease of 5.25%. Despite this minor drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Kennealy surname increased marginally from 217 to 219, an increase of 0.92%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #85,357 | -5.25% |
| Count | 217 | 219 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennealy
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kennealy. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Kennealy surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 92.63% to 92.24% over the decade. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.3% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010, indicating a change of 78.7%. Additionally, there was a new representation from individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.74%, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 92.24% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 4.11% | 78.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |