Explore the Family Name Kennell
The meaning of Kennell
1. Altered form of German Kennel. 2. English: from the Middle English female personal name Keneld (Old English Cynehild, from cyne ‘family, kin’ + hild ‘battle’).
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How common is the last name Kennell in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Kennell in the United States has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kennell was the 15,404th most popular surname with a count of 1,748 occurrences, representing a proportion of 0.65 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had risen to be the 13,306th most common, with a count of 2,292 and a proportion of 0.78 per 100,000. This represents an overall rank change of 13.62% and a count change of 31.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,404 | #13,306 | 13.62% |
| Count | 1,748 | 2,292 | 31.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.78 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennell
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kennell, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 90.68% of those with the Kennell surname identified as white, but this figure decreased by 4.93% to 86.21% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 6.81% to 9.21%, reflecting a 35.24% change. Hispanic representation also grew significantly from 0.69% to 1.88%, a substantial 172.46% rise. There were also minor increases within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, each starting from zero in 2000 to 0.61% and 0.65% respectively in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a slight rise from 1.32% to 1.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.68% | 86.21% | -4.93% |
| Black | 6.81% | 9.21% | 35.24% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.88% | 172.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.44% | 9.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |