Explore the Family Name Keeran
The meaning of Keeran
Probably an altered form of Irish Kieran.
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How common is the last name Keeran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keeran has witnessed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,970th but by 2010, it had dropped to the 31,906th position, reflecting a change of -3.02%. This drop was despite an increase in the count of individuals bearing this surname from 709 in 2000 to 723 in 2010, a growth of 1.97%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #31,906 | -3.02% |
| Count | 709 | 723 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keeran
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Keeran also evolved during the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010; an increase of 12.12%. Notably, there was a significant rise in the Hispanic community who identified with this surname, soaring from 1.83% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010, marking an impressive 81.42% change. The number of people self-identifying as two or more races under the Keeran surname also appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.11%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with this surname declined slightly from 96.61% in 2000 to 94.05% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 94.05% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.32% | 81.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.11% | 12.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |