John F. Kennedy (family origins)

John F. Kennedy’s family roots trace back to Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry. His mother, Rose Kennedy, was of Irish descent, with her family having settled in the United States in the 19th century. His father, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., was of Irish and Scottish descent, with roots going back to Irish immigrants who arrived in the U.S. in the 19th century. The Kennedys built a prominent political and social legacy, with roots reflecting a blend of early immigrant and American-born ancestors, shaping their influential family history in American politics and society.