Explore the Family Name Keatley
The meaning of Keatley
English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Keighley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keatley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keatley was ranked 36,672 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 37,125 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 1.24%. However, when looking at the count — the actual number of people with the Keatley surname — there was an increase from 575 in 2000 to 601 in 2010. This represents a growth of 4.52%. The proportion of individuals with the Keatley surname per 100,000 people decreased by 4.76%, falling from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #37,125 | -1.24% |
| Count | 575 | 601 | 4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keatley
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Keatley has primarily remained consistent between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, making up 97.04% in 2000 and decreasing only slightly to 96.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic make up the next largest group, though they decreased from 2.09% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero during both census years. There was also no change in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.67% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.83% | -12.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |