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

Kennebrew, 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 Kennebrew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kennebrew in America

Kennebrew is the 32203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kennebrew surname appeared 716 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 Kennebrew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kennebrew 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 Kennebrew

The surname KENNEBREW has its origins in England, tracing back to the early 14th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "cene" meaning "bold" or "brave" and "brywe" meaning "brewer", suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who was a courageous or bold brewer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it appears as "Kenebrew". This historical document provides evidence of the name's existence and its early spelling variations.

It is noteworthy that the name KENNEBREW does not appear in the renowned Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror. This absence suggests that the name likely emerged after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 15th century, the name KENNEBREW was found in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1412, where it was recorded as "Kenebrewe". This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John KENNEBREW, born in 1475 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in several local records from the late 15th century.

Another notable figure with the surname KENNEBREW was William KENNEBREW, who lived in the 16th century and was a respected merchant in the city of London. His name appears in various trade records and guild documents from the mid-1500s.

In the 17th century, the name KENNEBREW was found in several parish records, including those of St. Mary's Church in Hampshire, where the christening of Thomas KENNEBREW was recorded in 1638.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Edward KENNEBREW, born in 1712 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his works on ancient Greek literature.

In the 19th century, the KENNEBREW surname gained recognition with the accomplishments of Elizabeth KENNEBREW, born in 1832 in Lancashire. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools for girls in the region.

While the KENNEBREW surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who emigrated from their homeland. The name has endured through centuries, preserving its unique blend of Old English origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kennebrew

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

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

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