Explore the Family Name Keaveny
The meaning of Keaveny
Irish: variant of Keaveney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keaveny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Keaveny" saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keaveny was ranked as the 37,145th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 36,970th spot, marking a change of 0.47%. The count of individuals with this last name also increased from 565 in 2000 to 604 in 2010, showing a 6.9% growth. However, when considering the proportion of people named Keaveny per 100k, there was a slight decrease of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #36,970 | 0.47% |
| Count | 565 | 604 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keaveny
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname decreased slightly from 94.16% in 2000 to 92.88% in 2010. The number of Hispanic Keavenys saw the most significant change, jumping from 1.95% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010, an increase of 35.9%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.24% in 2000 to nil in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, while the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.66%. There were no recorded Black individuals with the Keaveny surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.88% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.65% | 35.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.32% | -7.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |