Explore the Family Name Keef
The meaning of Keef
Irish: variant of O’Keefe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keef in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keef has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keef was ranked 31,235 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 32,750 — a change of -4.85%. The number of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 702 in 2000 to 701 in 2010, a drop of -0.14%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Keef per 100,000 residents declined by -7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #32,750 | -4.85% |
| Count | 702 | 701 | -0.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keef
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Keef surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a marginal decrease in the percentage of people identified as White, from 96.15% to 94.86%, a change of -1.34%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.99% to 2.43%, an increase of 22.11%. Notably, by 2010, some people with the Keef surname began to identify with two or more races, representing 1.57% of the total. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.86% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.43% | 22.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |