Explore the Family Name Kenniston
The meaning of Kenniston
English (Somerset and Middlesex): variant of Keniston. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kenniston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kenniston" saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,485 in terms of popularity with an estimated count of 420 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, it dropped to rank 56,195 with only 364 people identified with the Kenniston surname. This represents a decrease of approximately 13.33%, equating to the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #56,195 | -18.34% |
| Count | 420 | 364 | -13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenniston
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kenniston surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that most people with this surname identify as White. The percentage increased slightly from 90% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by around 20.73%, from 7.62% to 6.04%. In both years, no Kennistons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 92.31% | 2.57% |
| Hispanic | 7.62% | 6.04% | -20.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |