Explore the Family Name Keelen
The meaning of Keelen
1. Dutch and Flemish (Van der Keelen, Van den Keelen): habitational name for someone from a place called Keel or topographic name for someone living near a keel ‘small canal’. Compare Keilen. 2. Irish: variant of Keelan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keelen in the United States?
The Keelen surname displayed an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the Keelen name jumped from 53,659 in 2000 to 50,851 in 2010, marking a 5.23% improvement in its standing. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying this surname rose by approximately 13.57%, from 361 people in 2000 to 410 in 2010. This trend was reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which saw a 7.69% increase during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #50,851 | 5.23% |
| Count | 361 | 410 | 13.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keelen
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the Keelen surname also experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 56.23% to 54.39%, while those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 40.44% to 41.22%. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic ethnic group, which saw a growth of 36.95%, albeit from a smaller base of 2.49% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. No individuals with the Keelen surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.23% | 54.39% | -3.27% |
| Black | 40.44% | 41.22% | 1.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.41% | 36.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |