Explore the Family Name Keehn
The meaning of Keehn
1. Irish: variant of Keehan. 2. Americanized form of German Kühn (see Kuehn).
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How common is the last name Keehn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keehn saw shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 14,054th to 14,768th, representing a decrease of 5.08%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,967 to 2,011, marking a growth of 2.24%. However, when adjusted for proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname Keehn also decreased by 6.85%, moving from 0.73 to 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,054 | #14,768 | -5.08% |
| Count | 1,967 | 2,011 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.68 | -6.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keehn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the same decade. In 2000, no individuals with the Keehn surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this category saw an increase to 0.4% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased by 18.42%, from 0.76% to 0.90%. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion experienced a slight decrease of 0.85%, going from 97.10% to 96.27%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, increasing by 44.88% from 1.27% to 1.84%. Conversely, there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, while the Black category dropped from 0.41% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.27% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.84% | 44.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.9% | 18.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |