Kennerson

Kennerson is a British surname that originated from a personal name in the medieval period. The surname is of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Kenneth". The name Kenneth itself is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "Coinneach", meaning "handsome".

The Kennerson surname is mainly found in Great Britain, particularly in Scotland and northern England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various English-speaking countries due to immigration and migration.

Individuals bearing the surname Kennerson have likely inherited the name through paternal lineage, with the "-son" suffix being a common indicator of such ancestry in British surnames.

Like many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over time, such as Kenerson or Kennison, but the core element "Kenn-" remains a constant feature.

Research into genealogy and family history can provide more specific details about the origins and branches of the Kennerson family name.

There are approximately 127 people named Kennerson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kennerson.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Colin
  • Gareth
  • John
  • Neil
  • Nigel
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Stephen
  • Terence

Female

  • Amanda
  • Amy
  • Christine
  • Dc
  • Emma
  • Jessica
  • Julie
  • Lilian
  • Margaret
  • Rhoda
  • Rose
  • Samantha
  • Stefanie
  • Zoe

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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