Explore the Family Name Kennemore
The meaning of Kennemore
1. Scottish: variant of Kenmuir, a habitational name, possibly from the village of Kenmuir in Wigtownshire. This surname is rare in Britain. 2. Variant of Kennemer, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Kennemore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kennemore has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,304 most popular, with a count of 527 bearers per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had risen to rank 38,050, with an increased count of 583 bearers per 100,000 people. This represents a 3.19% jump in rank and a 10.63% rise in count, indicating a growing prevalence of this surname in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #38,050 | 3.19% |
| Count | 527 | 583 | 10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennemore
Regarding the ethnicity linked to the surname Kennemore, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, with this group making up 77.53% of Kennemores in 2010, down slightly from 80.65% in 2000. The second-largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is Black, which saw a growth from 15.18% in 2000 to 17.15% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.47% to 3.43%, while Hispanics appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.37%. The count of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.65% | 77.53% | -3.87% |
| Black | 15.18% | 17.15% | 12.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 3.43% | 38.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |