Explore the Family Name Kenward
The meaning of Kenward
English (Sussex): from the Middle English personal name Keneward, Kennard (Old English Cēnweard, formed from cēn ‘keen’ + weard ‘keeper, guardian’). The name has been confused with Old English Cyneweard and Cyneheard; see Kinnard.
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How common is the last name Kenward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kenward saw a marginal decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, slipping from 61,376th place to 62,531st. However, despite the drop in rank, the count or the number of people with the Kenward surname increased by 4.58%, from 306 individuals in 2000 to 320 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #62,531 | -1.88% |
| Count | 306 | 320 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenward
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Kenward identify as White, with 96.73% in 2000 and 96.25% in 2010. There was no reported change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. However, the category of "Two or more races" saw an emergence in 2010, accounting for 2.81% of the Kenwards, which implies a diversification in the ethnic identity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.25% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |