KENRICK
Kenrick
The surname Kenrick is of Anglo-Saxon origin derived from the Old English personal name 'Cyneric' which translates to 'royal power'. The name is believed to have been brought to England by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest.
The Kenrick surname is mainly found in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in areas such as Worcestershire and Warwickshire. The name has historical significance and has been recorded in various forms throughout the centuries including Kenrick, Kendrick, and Ken(r)ick.
Notable bearers of the Kenrick surname include George Kenrick, an 18th-century philanthropist who was actively involved in the Birmingham Lunar Society, and William Kenrick, a renowned 18th-century writer and playwright.
The Kenrick surname continues to be present in England and beyond, carried by descendants of the original bearers who have passed it down through generations. It is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's diverse history and heritage.
There are approximately 608 people named Kenrick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Kenrick.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Russell
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Jennifer
- Jessica
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
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