Explore the Family Name Keats
The meaning of Keats
English (southern): variant of Kite, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keats in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keats has seen a small increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 33,876th in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 33,196th, a change of 2.01%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 634 in 2000 to 689 in 2010, an increase of 8.68%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Keats saw a marginal decline of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #33,196 | 2.01% |
| Count | 634 | 689 | 8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keats
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates certain shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keats between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 90.54% of those with the surname identified as White; by 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 87.95%. There was a small presence of the Black community among those bearing the surname, with a decrease from 5.05% in 2000 to 4.21% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, there was a small but noticeable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 2.05% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 3.19% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.54% | 87.95% | -2.86% |
| Black | 5.05% | 4.21% | -16.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 2.61% | 27.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |