Explore the Family Name Kennison
The meaning of Kennison
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kennison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kennison has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,907 and by 2010, it had improved its position to 13,177, marking a 5.25% increase. The number of people with the Kennison surname also rose during this time period. In 2000, the count was 1,991 which expanded to 2,320 by 2010, representing a 16.52% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a modest increase as well, rising by 6.76% from 0.74 to 0.79.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,907 | #13,177 | 5.25% |
| Count | 1,991 | 2,320 | 16.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.79 | 6.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kennison
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the distribution of ethnic identities among those with the Kennison surname. While the majority identify as White (88.15% in 2010, down slightly from 90.41% in 2000), there has been an over 126% increase in the Hispanic group, although they still represent just under 3% of all Kennisons. The proportion identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, going up by 28.51%. On the other hand, there were reductions in the groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with decreases of 18.10% and 30.48% respectively. The Black group saw a small uptick, increasing by 11.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.41% | 88.15% | -2.5% |
| Black | 3.97% | 4.44% | 11.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.97% | 126.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 2.84% | 28.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0.86% | -18.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0.73% | -30.48% |