Explore the Family Name Keehan
The meaning of Keehan
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caocháin or Mac Caocháin, from a personal name or byname derived from caoch ‘blind or purblind’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keehan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keehan has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Keehan was the 41,995th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 44,872nd place, marking a decrease of 6.85%. The total count of individuals with the Keehan surname also shrank during this period, dropping from 487 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, a reduction of 1.85%. Consequently, the proportion of Keehans per 100k people also fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #44,872 | -6.85% |
| Count | 487 | 478 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keehan
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked to the Keehan surname. The vast majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage rising slightly from 96.30% to 97.70%. In 2000, 1.03% reported belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Similarly, the small percentage (1.23%) of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 also dropped to zero in 2010. No individuals with the Keehan surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 97.7% | 1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 0% | -100% |