Explore the Family Name Keers
The meaning of Keers
1. Scottish: variant of Keirs, itself a variant of Keir, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. English (Durham): variant of Kears, itself a variant of Kear, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 3. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a chandler, from Middle Dutch keerse, caerse ‘candle’. 4. Dutch: variant of Karis 2.
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How common is the last name Keers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keers has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 94,227, but by 2010, it had fallen to 108,734—a decrease of 15.4%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 180 in 2000 to 163 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.44%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Keers per 100,000 also fell from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a decrease of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #108,734 | -15.4% |
| Count | 180 | 163 | -9.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keers
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Keers identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95% identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 93.25% by 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either 2000 or 2010. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase: in 2000, only 3.89% of Keers identified as Hispanic, but this rose to 6.75% in 2010—an impressive growth rate of 73.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93.25% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.89% | 6.75% | 73.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |