Explore the Family Name Keat
The meaning of Keat
English (Cornwall): variant of Kite.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keat has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keat was ranked 65,133 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to 69,996, representing a 7.47% decline in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Keat surname also decreased over this decade, from 285 people in 2000 to 280 in 2010. This equates to a -1.75% change in the overall population who carry the Keat name. The proportion per 100k of people with this surname also decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #69,996 | -7.47% |
| Count | 285 | 280 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keat
Examining the ethnic identity of those with the surname Keat, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 15.22%, making up 21.43% of all Keats in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Keats identifying as White and Hispanic decreased by -2.81% and -11.79% respectively. There was an increase in the percentage of Keats identifying as Black, moving from 3.86% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010. No Keats identified as having Two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.18% | 68.21% | -2.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.6% | 21.43% | 15.22% |
| Hispanic | 5.26% | 4.64% | -11.79% |
| Black | 3.86% | 4.29% | 11.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |