Explore the Family Name Kealy
The meaning of Kealy
1. Irish: variant of Keeley. 2. Americanized form of German Kühle, a variant of Kühl (see Kuhl). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Kieran.
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How common is the last name Kealy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kealy has seen some changes in its popularity over a decade. From 2000 to 2010, the rank of the surname Kealy dropped from 27,877 to 29,581, representing a decrease of 6.11%. Additionally, the total count of people with this surname also declined slightly by 1.73%, going from 811 in 2000 to 797 in 2010. This resulted in a reduction of the proportion of people named Kealy per 100,000 from 0.3 to 0.27, marking a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #29,581 | -6.11% |
| Count | 811 | 797 | -1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kealy
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Kealy, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, at 95.56% in 2000 and 93.60% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 2.05%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 25.62%, moving from 1.60% to 2.01%. Similarly, there was an increase in those who identified their ethnic identity as Black or of two or more races, with increases of 18.92% (from 0.74% to 0.88%) and 93.38% (from 1.36% to 2.63%), respectively. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.6% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.63% | 93.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.01% | 25.62% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.88% | 18.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |