Explore the Family Name Keahey
The meaning of Keahey
Irish: Anglicized and abbreviated form of Gaelic Mac Eochaidh (see Keogh). This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Keahey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keahey saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 31,704 in 2000 to 31,906 in 2010. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname rose by nearly 5%, going from 689 in 2000 to 723 in 2010. This suggests that while the Keahey surname may not be as common compared to others, it has seen an increase in people adopting or inheriting it over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #31,906 | -0.64% |
| Count | 689 | 723 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keahey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White with the Keahey surname dropped slightly from 80.70% to 75.52%. At the same time, those identifying as Black increased from 15.09% to 16.32%. The most significant change occurred among those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 1.74% to 4.70%, an increase of over 170%. Meanwhile, there was no reported change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, and the number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a small decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 75.52% | -6.42% |
| Black | 15.09% | 16.32% | 8.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 4.7% | 170.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.21% | -4.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |