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

Kennicott, 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 Kennicott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kennicott in America

Kennicott is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kennicott surname appeared 216 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 Kennicott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kennicott 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 Kennicott

The surname Kennicott has its roots in England, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Old English words "cyne" meaning "royal" and "cot" meaning "cottage," suggesting a connection to a dwelling or residence associated with royalty or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Oxfordshire, England, where a Thomas Kennicott was mentioned in 1587. The name also appears in the records of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, where a John Kennicott was baptized in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name Kennicott gained prominence when Benjamin Kennicott (1718-1783), an English theologian and scholar, undertook a significant study of the Hebrew Bible. His work, known as the "Kennicott Bible," involved collating manuscripts to establish the most accurate text of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Another notable figure with the surname Kennicott was Robert Kennicott (1835-1866), an American explorer and naturalist. He led an expedition to the Arctic regions in the mid-19th century, collecting specimens and documenting the flora and fauna of the area. Tragically, Kennicott perished during the expedition, but his contributions to scientific knowledge were significant.

In the literary world, the name Kennicott is associated with Evan Kennicott, a character in Sinclair Lewis' novel "Main Street," published in 1920. Evan Kennicott was the husband of the protagonist, Carol Milford, and represented the small-town mentality that Carol struggled against.

The surname Kennicott has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Kennicott Farm in Oxfordshire and Kennicott Lane in Somerset. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who resided or owned land in those areas.

While the name Kennicott is not among the most common surnames, it has a rich history dating back to the 16th century in England. From theologians and scholars to explorers and literary characters, the name has been associated with notable individuals and events throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kennicott

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

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

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