Explore the Family Name Keany
The meaning of Keany
Irish (Leitrim and Sligo): variant of Keaney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keany has seen a significant decrease over the years. In 2000, Keany was ranked 77,222 in popularity with a count of 231 people carrying this surname, representing 0.09 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 91,221 with only 202 people having this surname, representing 0.07 per 100k people. This demonstrates a decline of 18.13% in its ranking and a 12.55% drop in the number of individuals with this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #91,221 | -18.13% |
| Count | 231 | 202 | -12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keany
The ethnic identity associated with the Keany surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of the Keany population has consistently identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 89.61% in 2000 to 88.12% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 3.03% to 4.95%, marking a change of 63.37%. Meanwhile, representation in the Hispanic community slightly decreased from 3.03% to 2.97%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives dropped from 2.6% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.61% | 88.12% | -1.66% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 4.95% | 63.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.97% | -1.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.6% | 0% | 0% |