Explore the Family Name Keast
The meaning of Keast
1. English (Cornwall and Devon): unexplained. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kist.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keast has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keast was ranked 25,221st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 25,751st spot, representing a drop of 2.1%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Keast surname increased from 922 in 2000 to 957 in 2010, a growth of 3.8%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Keast name saw a decrease of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #25,751 | -2.1% |
| Count | 922 | 957 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keast
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Keast surname identify as White, though there's been a slight decrease in this group from 97.4% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly from 0.76% to 0.84% over the same period. There's been a notable increase in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, jumping from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010 - an increase of 40.34%. A new addition in 2010 was the report of a Hispanic presence at 0.94%, while no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were reported for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.13% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.67% | 40.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.84% | 10.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |