Find out how popular the last name Kenebrew is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kenebrew.

Kenebrew, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kenebrew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kenebrew in America

Kenebrew is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kenebrew surname appeared 269 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kenebrew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kenebrew to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kenebrew

The surname KENEBREW is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its roots likely stemming from the Old English words "cyne" (meaning "royal" or "noble") and "brēaw" (meaning "brew" or "brewer"). This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who was a royal or noble brewer, or possibly a brewer employed by royalty or nobility.

The earliest recorded instances of the name KENEBREW can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various historical documents and records. One notable mention is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1285, where a certain John KENEBREW is listed as a landowner.

In the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, there is a reference to a William KENEBREW, who was a freeman and likely a respected member of his local community. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327 include an entry for a Robert KENEBREW, suggesting that the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

During the 15th century, the name KENEBREW appears in the Court Rolls of Warwickshire, where a Thomas KENEBREW is mentioned in relation to a land dispute in 1467. This record provides insight into the surname's continued presence and influence in various parts of England.

One notable bearer of the KENEBREW surname was Sir William KENEBREW (1425-1489), a knight and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as a member of Parliament and played a role in local governance during the Wars of the Roses.

Another prominent figure was John KENEBREW (1520-1585), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Dean of Winchester Cathedral during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his contributions to theological discourse and his advocacy for educational reforms.

In the 17th century, a family of KENEBREWs settled in the village of Stoke Golding, Leicestershire. Among them was Edward KENEBREW (1642-1711), a respected farmer and landowner who served as a churchwarden in the local parish church.

The name KENEBREW also found its way to the American colonies, with records showing that a certain Richard KENEBREW (1675-1738) emigrated from England to Virginia in the early 1700s, where he established a prosperous plantation and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Throughout its history, the surname KENEBREW has been associated with various place names and locations, including Kenebrew Manor in Dorset, Kenebrew Grange in Oxfordshire, and the village of Kenebrew in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, further solidifying its connection to specific regions and areas within England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kenebrew

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kenebrew.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kenebrew was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kenebrew has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kenebrew was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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