Explore the Family Name Keeping
The meaning of Keeping
English (Hampshire, Surrey, and Dorset): variant of Kipping.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keeping in the United States?
The surname "Keeping" saw a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 102,173rd in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 113,791st. This signifies an overall decrease of 11.37%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 163 in 2000 to 154 in 2010, suggesting a decrease of 5.52%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #113,791 | -11.37% |
| Count | 163 | 154 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keeping
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that during both 2000 and 2010, individuals bearing the surname "Keeping" predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 98.77% of Keepings identified as White, increasing slightly to 99.35% by 2010. No Keeping indicated Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity for either year. Also, there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 99.35% | 0.59% |
| 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% |