How common is the Kennon surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Kennon in the United States.

Are there Kennon soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 166 soldiers with the Kennon surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Kennon means "A surname possibly derived from Irish or Scottish Gaelic personal name elements.". It is of Irish or Scottish origin.

Patronymic

A surname possibly derived from Irish or Scottish Gaelic personal name elements.

The etymology is uncertain but may relate to Irish or Scottish Gaelic traditions. It may be a variant or diminutive form of similar Gaelic surnames.

Kennon is an obscure Irish or Scottish surname with uncertain Gaelic origins. Historical documentation is limited.

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Ireland, Scotland, and among Irish and Scottish diaspora communities.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

166 soldiers with the Kennon surname found in Civil War records.

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