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UK surname

Kenrick

An English surname derived from a place name that originally meant "King's Ridge".

In the 1881 census there were 309 people recorded with the Kenrick surname, ranking it #9,517 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 462, ranked #10,607, down from #9,517 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ruabon, London parishes and Prescot. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barrow-in-Furness, Bassetlaw and Corby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kenrick is 492 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 49.5%.

1881 census count

309

Ranked #9,517

Modern count

462

2016, ranked #10,607

Peak year

2009

492 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kenrick had 309 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,517 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 462 in 2016, ranked #10,607.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 373 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Kenrick surname distribution map

The map shows where the Kenrick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Kenrick surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Kenrick over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 276 #8,128
1861 historical 208 #11,642
1881 historical 309 #9,517
1891 historical 268 #12,087
1901 historical 296 #11,749
1911 historical 373 #9,787
1997 modern 465 #9,817
1998 modern 474 #10,004
1999 modern 484 #9,917
2000 modern 478 #9,969
2001 modern 463 #10,009
2002 modern 470 #10,094
2003 modern 464 #10,003
2004 modern 477 #9,833
2005 modern 463 #9,989
2006 modern 458 #10,109
2007 modern 489 #9,718
2008 modern 477 #9,997
2009 modern 492 #9,979
2010 modern 484 #10,288
2011 modern 464 #10,524
2012 modern 461 #10,482
2013 modern 473 #10,436
2014 modern 469 #10,570
2015 modern 464 #10,586
2016 modern 462 #10,607

Geography

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Where Kenricks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ruabon, London parishes, Prescot, Liverpool and West Derby. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barrow-in-Furness, Bassetlaw, Corby, Denbighshire and St. Helens. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Ruabon Denbighshire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Prescot Lancashire
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 West Derby Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barrow-in-Furness 002 Barrow-in-Furness
2 Bassetlaw 008 Bassetlaw
3 Corby 004 Corby
4 Denbighshire 016 Denbighshire
5 St. Helens 011 St. Helens

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kenrick

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kenrick surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kenrick

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kenrick, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Kenrick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Kenrick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Kenrick is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kenrick is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kenrick falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kenrick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Kenrick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kenrick

The surname Kenrick has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cyne" meaning "royal" and "ric" meaning "powerful," suggesting that the name was initially given to someone with a connection to royalty or held a position of authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled "Kenrick." This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I, providing insight into the prevalence of the name during that period.

In the 14th century, the name Kenrick appeared in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire and the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire. These records often listed individuals by their surnames, offering a glimpse into the geographical distribution of the name.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Kenrick. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as Kenwick in Yorkshire and Kendrick in Shropshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Kenrick throughout history include Sir William Kenrick (1599-1677), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1667. Another prominent figure was John Kenrick (1663-1718), an English clergyman and author known for his work "The Whole Duty of Woman."

In the 18th century, Francis Patrick Kenrick (1797-1863) was an Irish-American Catholic prelate who served as the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia and later as the first Archbishop of Baltimore. His nephew, Peter Richard Kenrick (1806-1896), was also an influential figure, serving as the Archbishop of St. Louis from 1847 until his death.

William Kenrick (1725-1779) was an English botanist and author who published several works on plant cultivation, including "The Whole New Gardener's Kalendar" and "A New Whole System of Agriculture."

These historical references and notable individuals highlight the longstanding presence of the surname Kenrick in various regions of England and its subsequent spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and religious affiliations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Kenrick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kenrick surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 88 Kenricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.45x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 88 2.45x
Surrey 29 1.97x
Warwickshire 23 3.02x
Denbighshire 21 18.38x
Middlesex 16 0.53x
Cheshire 15 2.25x
Flintshire 15 18.45x
Yorkshire 15 0.50x
Lincolnshire 12 2.48x
Shropshire 11 4.21x
Staffordshire 11 1.08x
Inverness-shire 9 9.97x
Kent 7 0.68x
Monmouthshire 6 2.74x
Berkshire 5 2.20x
Glamorgan 5 0.95x
Hampshire 4 0.65x
Oxfordshire 3 1.61x
Durham 2 0.22x
Herefordshire 2 1.61x
Merionethshire 2 3.61x
Nottinghamshire 2 0.49x
Wiltshire 2 0.75x
Cardiganshire 1 1.36x
Channel Islands 1 1.12x
Gloucestershire 1 0.17x
Lanarkshire 1 0.10x
Montgomeryshire 1 1.44x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Everton in Lancashire leads with 21 Kenricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.36x.

Place Total Index
Everton 21 18.36x
Liverpool 15 6.88x
Ruabon 14 89.12x
Edgbaston 13 54.99x
West Derby 13 12.38x
Camberwell 10 5.18x
Southwark St George Martyr 10 16.43x
Inverness 9 39.63x
Horncastle 8 160.32x
Sheffield 8 8.39x
Hawarden 7 109.55x
Oswestry Town 7 83.63x
Dalton In Furness 6 43.32x
Llanover 6 80.32x
Newington 6 5.37x
North Meols 6 17.08x
Widnes 6 23.18x
Aston 5 2.38x
Birkdale 5 55.07x
Gorton 5 14.82x
Roath 5 20.91x
St Marylebone London 5 3.10x
Birmingham 4 1.57x
Dodcott Cum Wilkesley 4 588.24x
Doncaster 4 18.27x
Greetham 4 2666.67x
Harborne 4 12.23x
Northop Caer Fallwch 4 909.09x
Runcorn 4 25.99x
Wednesbury 4 15.68x
Wokingham 4 77.22x
Birkenhead 3 5.64x
Holywell 3 29.38x
Llandyrnog Speddyd 3 5000.00x
Ossett Cum Gawthorpe 3 28.04x
Portsea 3 2.47x
Preston 3 3.13x
Wem 3 77.12x
Bletchingley 2 104.17x
Brymbo 2 50.25x
Habergham Eaves 2 6.10x
Holmer 2 89.69x
Huyton With Roby 2 47.62x
Kensington London 2 1.19x
Llangollen 2 176.99x
Nottingham St Mary 2 1.90x
Oxford St Giles 2 22.45x
Speldhurst 2 38.10x
Walsall Foreign 2 3.79x
Yalding 2 76.63x
Aberystwith 1 15.75x
Bromley London 1 1.50x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 1.75x
Christchurch 1 7.44x
Croydon 1 1.22x
Festiniog 1 8.57x
Glasgow 1 0.58x
Grouville 1 40.00x
Hendon 1 9.19x
Holywell 1 113.64x
Islington London 1 0.34x
Keevil 1 256.41x
Kirkdale 1 1.66x
Little Bolton 1 2.17x
Millington 1 357.14x
Orell Ford 1 151.52x
Oxton 1 26.46x
Packwood 1 333.33x
Reading St Mary 1 5.50x
Rhuddlan 1 13.97x
Shoreditch London 1 0.76x
Siddington 1 200.00x
St Clement Danes London 1 15.97x
St Pancras London 1 0.41x
Swindon 1 4.82x
Tonbridge 1 2.69x
Walmer 1 22.27x
Westminster St James 1 3.22x
Westminster St John 1 2.72x
Westoe 1 1.96x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kenrick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 17
Sarah 12
Elizabeth 11
Jane 9
Emma 6
Annie 5
Ellen 5
Caroline 4
Catherine 4
Margaret 4
Ada 3
Alice 3
Ann 3
Eliza 3
Agnes 2
Anne 2
Charlotte 2
Clara 2
Eliz. 2
Elizth. 2
Frances 2
Hannah 2
Mabel 2
Maria 2
Millicent 2
Phoebe 2
Selina 2
Amie 1
Bessie 1
Bridgett 1
Cecily 1
Clermentina 1
Dalice 1
Dorrethy 1
Edith 1
Ellin 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Francis 1
Grace 1
Helen 1
Lizzie 1
Lousia 1
Lucy 1
Maloina 1
Margt.Ford 1
Marrianne 1
Matilda 1
Sybella 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kenrick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 26
William 18
Edward 9
George 9
James 8
Charles 6
Edwin 5
Robert 5
Samuel 5
Thomas 5
Henry 3
Joseph 3
Arthur 2
Backstone 2
Daniel 2
Evan 2
Herbert 2
Humphrey 2
Kenrick 2
Richard 2
Abraham 1
Benjamin 1
Buxton 1
Clive 1
Cuthbert 1
David 1
Edwd. 1
Frederick 1
Fredk. 1
Fredrick 1
G. 1
Gerald 1
Harris 1
Hyman 1
Isaac 1
Jas. 1
Joshua 1
Julia 1
Lel. 1
Michael 1
Roger 1
Rueben 1
Saml. 1
Susan 1
Sydney 1
Wilfred 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Kenrick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kenrick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 309 people were recorded with the Kenrick surname. That placed it at #9,517 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kenrick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 462 in 2016. That gives Kenrick a modern rank of #10,607.

What does the Kenrick surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name that originally meant "King's Ridge".

What does the Kenrick map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kenrick bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.