Explore the Family Name Kennington
The meaning of Kennington
English (Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire): habitational name for someone from a place called Kennington in Greater London (formerly in Surrey), Oxfordshire, Kent, or from Kennington Farm in Willoughton (Lincolnshire). The first two are from the Old English personal name Cēna + -ing- (a connective particle denoting association with) + tūn ‘farmstead, settlement’. The place in Kent is named from Old English cyne- ‘royal’ + tūn.
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How common is the last name Kennington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kennington has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,092nd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 16,481st position, a change of -2.42%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,654 to 1,743, reflecting a growth of 5.38%. Although there was an increase in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.61 to 0.59, signifying a -3.28% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,092 | #16,481 | -2.42% |
| Count | 1,654 | 1,743 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.59 | -3.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennington
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates diverse ethnic identities associated with the surname Kennington. In 2000, the majority of those bearing this name identified as white (96.07%), however, by 2010 this percentage had fallen slightly to 93.23%, indicating a change of -2.96%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest growth, rising from 1.15% in 2000 to 3.67% in 2010--an increase of 219.13%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also saw increases of 44.44% and 50.00% respectively. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by -14.17%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by 17.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 93.23% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 3.67% | 219.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.09% | -14.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.86% | 17.81% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.63% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.52% | 44.44% |