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

Kenon, 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 Kenon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kenon in America

Kenon is the 39117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kenon surname appeared 563 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 Kenon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kenon 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 Kenon

The surname Kenon is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cene," meaning brave or hardy, which may have been used as a descriptive nickname for a courageous individual.

One of the earliest known references to the Kenon name can be found in the renowned Domesday Book, compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This valuable record documented landholders and their properties throughout England, suggesting that individuals bearing the Kenon surname were established in the country during the Norman conquest.

During the medieval period, the name appeared in various forms, such as Kenun, Kennon, and Keneun, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions in those times. Some of the earliest recorded instances include Robert Kenon, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1208, and William Kenon, whose name appeared in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1310.

The Kenon surname is also linked to several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex. For instance, the village of Kenon, located near Canterbury in Kent, may have influenced the surname's spelling and usage among local residents.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the Kenon surname. One such figure was Sir John Kenon (1450-1518), a prominent English politician and member of the Privy Council during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII. Another distinguished bearer of the name was William Kenon (1580-1649), a renowned English composer and organist known for his contributions to the development of English church music.

Other individuals with the Kenon surname include Richard Kenon (1620-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Virginia, United States, and Eliza Kenon (1788-1856), an influential abolitionist and advocate for women's rights in the early 19th century.

While the Kenon surname may have evolved over time, it remains a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of England, with its roots deeply embedded in the nation's linguistic and geographical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kenon

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

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

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