Explore the Family Name Keelty
The meaning of Keelty
Irish (mainly Roscommon): variant of Kielty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keelty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keelty has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 121,780 in terms of popularity with a count of 131 individuals. By 2010, its rank had improved to 119,508, representing a rise of 1.87%, and the individual count had increased by 10.69% to 145. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #119,508 | 1.87% |
| Count | 131 | 145 | 10.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keelty
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keelty, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a majority white presence. In 2000, 99% of those with the surname identified as white, although this figure dropped somewhat to 96.55% by 2010 – a change of -2.47%. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations in either year's census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.55% | -2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |