Explore the Family Name Keem
The meaning of Keem
English (Kent): variant of Keam, a habitational name from Keyham (Leicestershire), from Old English cǣg ‘key’ or hypothetically ‘boulder’, or a personal name derived from either of these, + hām ‘farmstead’. It is possible that the name may sometimes be from Cheam in Surrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keem in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Keem' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 90,652 in popularity and dropped to 102,688 by 2010, marking a decline of 13.28%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name fell from 189 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.41%. The representation of 'Keem' per 100,000 people also saw a drop from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, showing a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #102,688 | -13.28% |
| Count | 189 | 175 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keem
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the 'Keem' surname identify as White, with an increase from 74.60% in 2000 to 77.71% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 22.22% in 2000 to 20.57% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as being of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 77.71% | 4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.22% | 20.57% | -7.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |