Explore the Family Name Kenowski
The meaning of Kenowski
Americanized form of Polish Kinowski. Compare Keno 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kenowski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kenowski has shifted in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 104,257 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 120,901, reflecting a decrease of about 16 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time period, going from 159 in 2000 to 143 in 2010 – a reduction of over 10 percent. The proportion of people named Kenowski per 100,000 also declined by 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #120,901 | -15.96% |
| Count | 159 | 143 | -10.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenowski
The ethnic identity associated with the Kenowski surname has shown some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 91.82 percent of those with the Kenowski surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to around 90.21 percent by 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, by 2010 there was a new category that appeared: Two or more races, which made up 6.29 percent of the Kenowskis. This suggests a growing diversity within the group of people bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 90.21% | -1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |