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

Kenneybrew, 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 Kenneybrew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kenneybrew in America

Kenneybrew is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kenneybrew surname appeared 107 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 Kenneybrew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kenneybrew 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 Kenneybrew

The surname KENNEYBREW has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in the region of Scotland. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries. It is thought to be derived from a Scottish Gaelic phrase that translates to "one who brews from a kenney," where "kenney" refers to a small farm or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KENNEYBREW surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of homage rolls from the late 13th century. This document lists several individuals bearing similar spellings of the name, such as "Kenneybrou" and "Kennybrugh," indicating the presence of the surname in Scotland during that time.

During the 16th century, the KENNEYBREW surname appeared in various parish records and local chronicles throughout the Scottish Lowlands. These records often referred to place names that may have influenced the surname's spelling variations, such as "Kennybrew" or "Kenneybrew-upon-Tyne."

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the KENNEYBREW surname was Sir William Kenneybrew (1612-1689), a Scottish landowner and member of the Parliament of Scotland. Another notable individual was Robert Kenneybrew (1620-1678), a renowned poet and playwright who contributed to the growth of Scottish literature during the Renaissance period.

The 18th century saw the KENNEYBREW surname spread beyond Scotland's borders, with members of the family emigrating to various parts of the British Empire. One such individual was John Kenneybrew (1745-1820), a Scottish-born merchant who settled in the American colonies and played a role in the Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the KENNEYBREW surname was carried by individuals such as Mary Kenneybrew (1801-1879), a Scottish philanthropist and advocate for women's education, and James Kenneybrew (1832-1901), a prominent Scottish architect known for designing several notable buildings in Edinburgh.

Throughout its history, the KENNEYBREW surname has maintained a strong presence in Scotland and has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including politics, literature, business, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kenneybrew

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

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

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