About Kenyon
The surname Kenyon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Cynewine, meaning "royal friend" or "royal warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Kenyon. Over time, the surname became established and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a hereditary family name. Today, individuals with the surname Kenyon can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The surname Kenyon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kenyon 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 Kenyon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kenyon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kenyon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.