Following is the meaning of Kennedy surname. Family name Kennedy is generally added after the name or middle name so also called last name.

Kennedy is used as a family name or surname in Gaelic or Celtic languages. Kennedy has 7 characters long in length.

Kennedy is common in United States country(ies).

Kennedy is ranked 1068 in our list.

Despite the fact that the number of Kennedy bearers increased by 3.046564 per cent in 2010 US census to 176865 since 2000, the surname slipped by 16 spots and ranked at 146. The last name was found in around 600 per 1 million population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race	2010	2000
White	80.82	82.97
Black	13.63	12.98
Hispanic or Latino	2.45	1.57
Others	1.87	1.4
Asian and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander	0.62	0.46
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.61	0.62

It is also used as a first name, know the meaning of Kennedy

How popular is Kennedy?

Kennedy is quite popular family name mostly used in United States while Ireland is ahead in terms of density. Around 494832 people have been found who wears Kennedy as their family name. Kennedy is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:

Immigrants to US

Alice Kennedy was 44 years old when she migrated to USA during Irish famine on March 13, 1846. She lived in Great Britain and took Prince Albert from London. Jane Kennedy (11), Owen Kennedy, aged 32, Workman John Kennedy, Margaret Kennedy (20) Workwoman, Infant Bridget Kennedy, 24 years old William Kennedy, Mary Kennedy (19) Maid, Louisa Kennedy, aged 12, and 2208 other Kennedy around 49.71% of whom were workman while others worked as weaver and surgeon, spinster, tailoress, slater, barrel maker/ cooper, farmer, mechanic, clerk, joiner, painter, carpenter, blacksmith, smith, servant, bootmaker, mason, baker, tinsmith, seamstress, matron, whitesmith, dressmaker, nurse, merchant, shoemaker, gardner/grower, draper, grocer, spinner, stone cutter, miner, ostler, shop keeper, brickmaker migrated to US.

Comments :Twila Pruett Kennedy is an Irish family name, former nickname, derived from the Gaelic ceanaidech, that is to say the head protector.

Celebrities having Kennedy surname

In 2018, Claire Kennedy played the role of Jen in comedy film Sushi Tushi or How Asia Broke Into American Pro Football.

In 2017 fantasy flick, Theseus and the Minotaur, Gus Kennedy played Gregorios.

In 2017, Kat Kennedy portrayed the role of Matthias in sci-fi film The Alpha Omega Man.

Brennan Kennedy portrayed small character of The Kidd in 2014 horror flick Masked Maniac Vs the Zombies.

Jason Peter Kennedy, from 2016 drama, sci-fi film Rose-Colored, who played Klive.

In 2014, Daniel Kennedy characterized the role of Kyle Selznik in mystery film Amiss.

Hugh Kennedy, from 2011 action and comedy movie Hope, who played the Vincent DeChappelle.

In 2011 comedy and drama flick, Angel's Wings, Willie Kennedy played Rehab Assistant.

Ren Kennedy played leading role of Queen Morgana in 0 sci-fi flick Nephel, the Fallen.

In 2018, Madeleine Kennedy characterized the role of Sam in drama film Thicker Than Water.

In 2014 drama film, Cierre a Blancas, Raúl Kennedy characterized Ricardo.

Carla Kennedy, from 2005 horror, thriller movie Sleep Disorder, who characterized the N.

In 2003, Tom Kennedy played the role of Tom in comedy film Driving 101.

In 2009 adventure flick, E.S.O. Entitat sobrenatural oculta, Cadhla Kennedy played N.

Josh Kennedy portrayed crucial character of Officer Paquanio in 2006 horror, sci-fi flick Mark of the Damned.

Linda Kennedy characterized the critical character of Suzanne in 2011 horror and mystery film Almost Human.

Rebekah Kennedy, from 2017 drama film To the Bone, who characterized the Penny.

Related Family Names:

• Ken (Japan)
• Ken'a
• Kenagy (United States)
• Kenain
• Kenam
• Kenan (Israel)
• Kenane (Algeria)
• Kenaston
• Kench
• Kenda (Kenya)

• Kendal
• Kendall (England)
• Kende (India)
• Kendel
• Kendell
• Kendellen
• Kenden
• Kender (Haiti)
• Kenderdine
• Kenderesi

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