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

Kenion, 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 Kenion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kenion in America

Kenion is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kenion surname appeared 348 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 Kenion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kenion 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 Kenion

The surname Kenion originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "cyne" meaning "royal" or "noble" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originated from a royal or noble settlement or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kenion can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Kenintun," referring to a place name in the county of Somerset.

In the 13th century, the surname Kenion was found in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it was spelled "Kenintone." This indicates that the name was well-established in different regions of England during that time.

A notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Kenion (c. 1285 - 1349), a English knight and landowner who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence under King Edward I. Records show that he was granted lands in Northumberland for his service.

Another prominent figure with the surname Kenion was William Kenion (c. 1450 - 1512), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was known for his philanthropic activities and contributed to the construction of several churches and charitable institutions.

In the 16th century, the Kenion family was established in the county of Cheshire, where they owned significant estates. One member of this branch was Sir Thomas Kenion (1520 - 1588), who served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions in the local government.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a notable Kenion was Colonel Richard Kenion (1610 - 1674), a Royalist commander who fought for King Charles I. He was later pardoned by Oliver Cromwell and allowed to keep his estates in Staffordshire.

Another individual of note was Reverend John Kenion (1675 - 1745), a clergyman and scholar who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwick. He was known for his extensive library and contributions to theological literature.

Throughout its history, the surname Kenion has undergone various spelling variations, including Kenyon, Kennion, and Keningham, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kenion

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

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 Kenion 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 Kenion 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 Kenion was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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