Explore the Family Name Keefover
The meaning of Keefover
Americanized form of South German Kiefhaber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keefover in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keefover saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 68,949th position, marking a 5% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 282 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.06%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #68,949 | -5% |
| Count | 282 | 285 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keefover
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 but the percentage saw a slight decrease from 95.74% to 90.53%. The Hispanic representation within the Keefover surname increased significantly from 1.77% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010, marking a growth rate of 98.31%. Those identifying with two or more races showed little change, decreasing marginally from 1.77% to 1.75%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Notably, the 2010 census reported 1.75% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was previously unreported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 90.53% | -5.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.51% | 98.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.75% | -1.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |