Kenney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Kenney ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Kenney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Kenney family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 23
Living On Own Means 11
Dock Labourer 10
General Servant Domestic 8
Tailoress 8
Coal Miner Hewer 8
Dress Maker 7
Agricultural Labourer 6
Charwoman 6
Tailor 6
Carpenter 5
Plasterer 5
Servant Domestic 5
Bricklayer Labourer 5
Cotton Winder 5
Labourer General 5
Shoe Rivetter Boot Maker 5
Cigar Maker 4
Bricklayer 4
Shoe Hand Riviter 4
Shoe Rivetter Boot M 4
Draper Assistant 3
Hosiery Trimmer 3
Shirt Machinist 3
Shoe Finisher 3

Kenney Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kenny 83% 18,502
2 Kenney 100% 10,760
3 Kinney 83% 1,172
4 Keeney 83% 621
5 Kinny 67% 387
6 Keny 67% 346
7 Keney 83% 175
8 Kengie 50% 122

Did you know?

The surname Kenney is the 2nd most popular variant of Kenny.

Search for the Kenney family