Explore the Family Name Kennemer
The meaning of Kennemer
Americanized form of German Genheimer: habitational name for someone from Genheim, a village in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Compare Kenemore, Kenimer, Kennamer, Kennemore 2, and Kennemur. History: The majority of the Kennemers trace their origin to Stephen Kennemer alias Hans Stephen Genheimer, who came to the US with his son, Jacob, in 1732 from the Palatinate, Germany.
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How common is the last name Kennemer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kennemer decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,455th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 20,664th position, marking a decline of 6.21%. The count of people with the Kennemer surname also saw a marginal decrease from 1,285 in 2000 to 1,281 in 2010, representing a change of -0.31%. The proportion per 100,000 people had a more noticeable decrease of 10.42%, moving from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,455 | #20,664 | -6.21% |
| Count | 1,285 | 1,281 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.43 | -10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennemer
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts noted between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Kennemer surname identified as White (93.07% in 2000 and 90.24% in 2010). There was a considerable increase in those identifying as Black, going from 4.28% in 2000 to 5.54% in 2010. The most significant change was seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which increased by 161.11% over the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 1.32% to 1.56%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at 0.00% for both years. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 90.24% | -3.04% |
| Black | 4.28% | 5.54% | 29.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.56% | 18.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 1.41% | 161.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |