Explore the Family Name Kenneson
The meaning of Kenneson
Probably Scottish: variant of Kenison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenneson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kenneson has seen a decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 69,428th to 93,921st during this decade, marking a significant decline of 35.28%. The total count of individuals bearing the Kenneson surname also decreased by 26.14%, going from 264 in 2000 to 195 in 2010. This translates to a proportion per 100,000 that fell by 30%, decreasing from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #93,921 | -35.28% |
| Count | 264 | 195 | -26.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenneson
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts within the Kenneson surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White, with an increase from 92.42% to 93.33%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped to zero from 2.65%, as did the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers. However, a new ethnic identity emerged—Hispanic—at 2.56% in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.42% | 93.33% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |