Explore the Family Name Keeble
The meaning of Keeble
1. English (southeastern): nickname from Middle English kibble ‘cudgel’, perhaps for someone who used or made cudgels or whose physique resembled one. 2. Americanized form of South German Kübel, a metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from Middle High German kübel ‘tub, vat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keeble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keeble has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 21,479, but by 2010, it had moved up to 20,364, marking a 5.19% increase. The number of people bearing this surname has also grown, with a 15.08% leap from 1,134 individuals in 2000 to 1,305 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people rose by 4.76%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,479 | #20,364 | 5.19% |
| Count | 1,134 | 1,305 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.44 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keeble
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keeble, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant proportion has consistently been the White demographic, although it witnessed a slight decrease from 81.13% to 80.23%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic and Black portions saw increases of 24.63% and 9.79% respectively. Interestingly, the surname began to appear among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2010, even though there were no records of these ethnicities associated with the name in 2000. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a drop of 13.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.13% | 80.23% | -1.11% |
| Black | 7.05% | 7.74% | 9.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.73% | 7.59% | -13.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.53% | 24.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |