Explore the Family Name Kensey
The meaning of Kensey
English (Staffordshire and Hertfordshire): variant of Kinsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kensey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kensey saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping by 1.93% in rank from 64008 to 65244. However, the count of individuals with the Kensey surname increased slightly during the same period, rising by 4.47% from 291 to 304. The proportion per 100k also decreased marginally, moving from 0.11 to 0.1, a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #65,244 | -1.93% |
| Count | 291 | 304 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kensey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kensey experienced some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no change in the number of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying as being of two or more races saw a significant increase of 155.34%, moving from 2.06 to 5.26. The percentage of individuals with the Kensey surname identifying as white decreased by 11.11% to 38.49, while those identifying as Black saw a 5.37% increase to 53.95. Those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.2% | 53.95% | 5.37% |
| White | 43.3% | 38.49% | -11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 5.26% | 155.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |