Explore the Family Name Keay
The meaning of Keay
English, Irish (Wicklow) and Scottish: variant of Kay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keay in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keay has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 40,397 in popularity with a count of 510 individuals carrying this surname, which accounted for approximately 0.19 per every 100k people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 44,193, the count diminished to 487, and the proportion per 100k decreased to 0.17. This represents a negative change of 9.4% in ranking and a reduction of 4.51% in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #44,193 | -9.4% |
| Count | 510 | 487 | -4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keay
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keay. In 2000, 95.69% of Keay carriers identified as White, 1.37% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.18% identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, and 0.98% identified as Black. However, by 2010 there were notable shifts. While the majority still identified as White (92.61%), there was a decrease by 3.22%. There was significant growth in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.26%) and those reporting two or more races (2.87%). Moreover, new data emerged showing 1.85% identifying as Hispanic, while the percentage identifying as Black dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 92.61% | -3.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.87% | 143.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 2.26% | 64.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |