Kenrick

Kenrick is a name used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking contexts. As a given name, it has historical usage going back to medieval times but is relatively uncommon today. As a surname, it appears in English genealogical records and in communities descended from English speakers.

Etymology and origins are not definitively fixed. Kenrick is generally regarded as related to Kendrick or Cynric, and it most likely derives from Germanic elements associated with rulership or nobility. Over time, various spellings emerged, including Kendrick, Kennrick, Kenric, and Cynrick, reflecting regional pronunciations and changing orthography.

Usage and distribution: In contemporary usage, Kenrick is more often found as a surname than as a given name. The spelling Kenrick is frequently encountered in genealogical and historical records, while Kendrick is more common as a given name and surname in modern times.

Related names: Kenrick is part of a family of names that includes Kendrick, Kenric, Kennrick, Cynric, and related Latinized forms. See also Kendrick (name) and Cynric for connected etymologies and variants.