Explore the Family Name Kennerly
The meaning of Kennerly
English (Cheshire and Lancashire): 1. variant of Kenworthy. 2. occasionally a habitational name from Kennerleigh (Devon), so named from the Old English personal name Cyneweard + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Kennerly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kennerly has slightly decreased in rank from 16,184 in 2000 to 16,696 in 2010, marking a drop of 3.16%. However, the count or number of people bearing the surname Kennerly increased by 4.45% from 1,642 in 2000 to 1,715 in 2010. This suggests that although the population of those with the Kennerly surname grew, its popularity relative to other surnames declined slightly over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,184 | #16,696 | -3.16% |
| Count | 1,642 | 1,715 | 4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennerly
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic distribution of individuals with the surname Kennerly. For instance, there was an increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic (105.88%), Two or More Races (36.32%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.48%), Black (6.58%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (8.66%) from 2000 to 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 6.65% over the same period. This indicates a growing diversity among people with the surname Kennerly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.72% | 56.68% | -6.65% |
| Black | 33.43% | 35.63% | 6.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.74% | 36.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.31% | 2.51% | 8.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.75% | 105.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.7% | 4.48% |