About Kenneth
The surname Kenneth is derived from the given name Kenneth, which has Scottish and Irish origins. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic name "Cináed," meaning "born of fire" or "born of Aodh." The name Aodh refers to the Celtic god of fire and is associated with brightness and vitality. As a surname, Kenneth is often associated with individuals who have Scottish or Irish ancestry and can signify a connection to the ancient Celtic culture and heritage.
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The surname Kenneth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kenneth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kenneth is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kenneth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kenneth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.