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Kennedy
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Irish

Borrowed from Irish Ó Cinnéidigh (ceann (“head”) + éidigh (“ugly”)) or Scottish Gaelic Ceannaideach (ceann (“head”) + aideach (“ugly”). Compare Kenneth and Irish eitigh (“refuse, reject”).

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Popularity by Country

United Kingdom Kennedy Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #51
Frequency 0.06% of population

Popularity Over Time (Scotland)

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗ / NRS Scotland (chart data) ↗

United States Kennedy Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #130
Frequency 171,636 people (63.62 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 82.97% Hispanic 1.57% Black 12.98% Asian/PI 0.46% Native Am. 0.62% Two+ 1.4%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

France Kennedy Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #46410
INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

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