Kennerley Surname
Approximately 2,163 people bear this surname
Kennerley Surname Definition:
(English) belonging to Kennerleigh (Devon) = Cenheard’s or Cyneheard’s Lea [v. under Kennard, and + Old English leáh]
Read More About This SurnameKennerley Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1,225 | 1:45,484 | 5,730 |
| United States | 409 | 1:886,208 | 67,037 |
| New Zealand | 256 | 1:17,689 | 3,107 |
| Australia | 94 | 1:287,188 | 25,495 |
| Wales | 54 | 1:57,306 | 5,200 |
| South Africa | 45 | 1:1,203,949 | 68,637 |
| Canada | 22 | 1:1,674,800 | 111,190 |
| Scotland | 15 | 1:356,921 | 15,763 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 | 1:205,004 | 9,958 |
| Thailand | 4 | 1:17,659,586 | 685,799 |
| Switzerland | 4 | 1:2,053,229 | 97,179 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| China | 3 | 1:455,773,855 | 21,925 |
| Germany | 2 | 1:40,252,730 | 481,636 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1:42,743,414 | 282,706 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
| Vanuatu | 1 | 1:263,276 | 2,086 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1:3,550,139 | 9,109 |
| Norfolk Island | 1 | 1:2,295 | 315 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1:5,644,715 | 93,155 |
| Morocco | 1 | 1:34,476,099 | 111,471 |
| Mauritius | 1 | 1:1,293,417 | 16,552 |
| Malta | 1 | 1:430,272 | 3,380 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| Hungary | 1 | 1:9,816,277 | 73,288 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 428 | 1:56,952 | 6,737 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 19 | 1:2,643,089 | 124,494 |
Kennerley Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
(English) belonging to Kennerleigh (Devon) = Cenheard’s or Cyneheard’s Lea [v. under Kennard, and + Old English leáh]
User-submitted Reference
This surname has been incorrectly linked to the geographical parish of Kennerleigh, a parish in Devon, five miles from Crediton. This surname has been researched extensively and the name, along with variations (Kennerly, Kenerley, Kenerly, Kinnerley, Kinnerly) originated in the Cheshire area and date back to the Doomsday book. This is based on DNA research and actual records. All these names can be traced to the name Kynnersley, who according to an old pedigree, were very ancient, being seated long before the Conquest in Hereford, in a castle so called at present. In Doomesday it is recorded, that when the Conqueror was possessed of his new kingdoms of England, he sent his Commlssionar throughout remote parts thereof, to know how every man held his lands. In which time there was an old gentleman that lived and was owner of Kynnardsley Castle, in Hereford by name John de Kynnardsley, and by title a knight (if any knights were before the Conquest). This old gentleman was blind, he had then living with him twelve sons, whom with himself he armed, and stood in his castle (his halberd in his hand, attending the coming of sheriffs from ye king, who being arrived, demanded of him by what tenure he held his castle and land the old knight replied, "by my arms, showing to them his halberd".
- D. R. KenerleyKennerley Demographics
Kennerley Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Kennerley Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Kennerley Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Kennerley occurs most in England. It can also be rendered in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of Kennerley click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Kennerley? popularity and diffusion
The last name Kennerley is the 194,280th most widely held last name worldwide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 3,369,184 people. This surname is primarily found in Europe, where 61 percent of Kennerley reside; 60 percent reside in Northern Europe and 60 percent reside in British Isles.
The surname is most commonly occurring in England, where it is held by 1,225 people, or 1 in 45,484. In England Kennerley is mostly found in: Cheshire, where 30 percent reside, Greater Manchester, where 11 percent reside and Greater London, where 8 percent reside. Aside from England this surname is found in 29 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 19 percent reside and New Zealand, where 12 percent reside.
Kennerley Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Kennerley has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Kennerley last name rose 286 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it rose 2,153 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Kennerley Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those carrying the surname is predominantly Anglican (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Kennerley surname are 14.77% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 61.54% being registered with the party.
The amount Kennerley earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 58.6% more than the national average, earning R 376,896 per year; in United States they earn 24.72% less than the national average, earning $32,482 USD per year and in Canada they earn 7.57% less than the national average, earning $45,922 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennerly | 94 | 2,393 | / |
| Kennerle | 94 | 1 | / |
| Kinnerley | 89 | 58 | / |
| Kennerluy | 89 | 4 | / |
| Kennerlly | 89 | 0 | / |
| Kennorley | 89 | 0 | / |
| Kennarley | 89 | 0 | / |
| Knerley | 88 | 0 | / |
| Kennearlly | 84 | 0 | / |
| Kinnerly | 82 | 5 | / |
| Kennerla | 82 | 1 | / |
| Kneirley | 82 | 0 | / |
| Cennerly | 82 | 0 | / |
| Kinnerle | 82 | 0 | / |
| Knerly | 80 | 29 | / |
| Knerle | 80 | 0 | / |
| Knoerle | 75 | 147 | / |
| Knoerly | 75 | 2 | / |
| Knarley | 75 | 0 | / |
| Knirley | 75 | 0 | / |
| Knorley | 75 | 0 | / |
| Kinnerla | 71 | 155 | / |
| Knehrler | 71 | 11 | / |
| Kinnarle | 71 | 1 | / |
| Knörle | 67 | 406 | / |
| Knerli | 67 | 21 | / |
| Knorle | 67 | 3 | / |
| Chennerli | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kinneerla | 67 | 1 | / |
| Cennerelli | 63 | 87 | / |
| Cennerilli | 63 | 23 | / |
| Knörler | 63 | 3 | / |
| Knerlich | 59 | 31 | / |
| Kinnarla | 59 | 7 | / |
| Cinnerella | 53 | 2 | / |
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Kennerley Reference & Research
Kennerly - Kenerley FamilyTree DNA Group - A group collating DNA test results for those who bear the surname, includes results of DNA tests and discussions.
Kennerly - Kenerley FamilyTree DNA Project - A description of a group researching the paternal lines of men who bear the surname with the help of DNA analysis.
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