Explore the Family Name Keens
The meaning of Keens
English (southeastern): 1. variant of Caines. 2. variant of Keen, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Keens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keens has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 102,173rd most common surname in 2000, it dropped to the 112,568th position in 2010, marking a change of -10.17%. The actual count of people with the Keens surname also fell during this period, from 163 to 156, a decline of roughly 4.29%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also decreased by approximately 16.67%, indicating that the surname is becoming less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #112,568 | -10.17% |
| Count | 163 | 156 | -4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keens
When considering the ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the surname Keens, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identifying as White held steady at about 90%, though there was a minimal decline of 1.17%. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities appeared in the 2010 census, accounting for 7.05% of the Keens population, while there were none recorded in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, which accounted for 3.68% in 2000, reduced to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Keens surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 89.74% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 7.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |