Explore the Family Name Kayes
The meaning of Kayes
English (Lancashire) and Irish: variant of Keyes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kayes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kayes has seen a minor decrease in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 41,859th most popular, this rank declined to 46,138th by 2010, equating to a decrease of around 10.22%. The total count of individuals with the Kayes surname also dropped from 489 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, a decline of 5.52%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k population dropped by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #46,138 | -10.22% |
| Count | 489 | 462 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kayes
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 3.27% to 4.98%, a significant growth of 52.29%. The proportions of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.43% to 91.13%. Hispanic representation increased slightly from 1.23% to 1.52%. On the other hand, Black representation saw a drop from 2.04% to 1.52%. No data was reported for individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native', likely due to privacy suppressions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.43% | 91.13% | -1.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.27% | 4.98% | 52.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.52% | 23.58% |
| Black | 2.04% | 1.52% | -25.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |