Explore the Family Name Keasey
The meaning of Keasey
1. English (West Midlands): variant of Casey. 2. Irish: Anglicized form of Ó Cathasaigh or Mac Cathasaigh; see Casey.
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How common is the last name Keasey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Keasey" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,610 in terms of popularity and increased to 69,793 by 2010, marking a 2.54% change. The count of individuals with the Keasey surname also rose from 254 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 10.63%. For every 100,000 people, the proportion of those carrying the Keasey surname increased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.1 within a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #69,793 | 2.54% |
| Count | 254 | 281 | 10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keasey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname "Keasey" identified as White, although there was a decrease in this group between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.28% of the Keaseys were White, but by 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 90.75%, indicating a change of -4.75%. A new development in 2010 was the presence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which stood at 5.69%. There were no changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 90.75% | -4.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |