Explore the Family Name Keagy
The meaning of Keagy
Altered form of Swiss German Kägi or Kägy (see Kaegi).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keagy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Keagy" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 34,259 in 2000 and then slightly moving up to a rank of 34,110 in 2010, it indicates a minor growth of 0.43%. The count of people with this surname also rose by 6.39%, with 626 bearers in 2000 expanding to 666 in 2010. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #34,110 | 0.43% |
| Count | 626 | 666 | 6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keagy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifting trends from 2000 to 2010 for the Keagy surname. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, though there was a slight decrease of 2.28%, dropping from 96.49% in 2000 to 94.29% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 181.25%, going from 1.12% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also grew by 40.63%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a minor decrease of 6.25%. No individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.29% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 3.15% | 181.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.35% | 40.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.75% | -6.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |