Explore the Family Name Kealey
The meaning of Kealey
1. English and Irish (Meath): variant of Keeley. 2. Americanized form of German Kühle, a variant of Kühl (see Kuhl). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Kealey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kealey increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 35,757 in popularity, but had risen to the rank of 31,285 by 2010, a change of 12.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 594 to 741, indicating a substantial growth of 24.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.22 to 0.25, a rise of 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #31,285 | 12.51% |
| Count | 594 | 741 | 24.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.25 | 13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kealey
When it comes to ethnicity, again using the Decennial U.S. Census as a basis, there's been little change over the decade. In both years 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname Kealey identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.64% in 2000 to 95.82% in 2010. Interestingly, the data reveals that in 2010, 2.97% of individuals with the surname Kealey identified as Hispanic, an ethnicity not present in 2000. Furthermore, the small percentage (0.84%) of individuals who identified as Black in 2000 did not appear in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 95.82% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |