Explore the Family Name Keery
The meaning of Keery
Irish (Westmeath): variant of Keary.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keery has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 136,783rd most popular surname, held by approximately 113 individuals. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 160,975, indicating a 17.69% decrease. The total number of people with the surname also decreased by 11.5%, reducing the proportion per 100k people from 0.04 to 0.03, reflecting a 25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,783 | #160,975 | -17.69% |
| Count | 113 | 100 | -11.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keery
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Keery surname predominantly identifies with White ethnicity, though there has been a slight shift over time. In 2000, 98.23% of those named Keery identified as White. This figure dropped to 93% in 2010, marking a 5.32% change. Interestingly, the Black ethnic identity emerged in 2010 with 5% identifying as such, where previously there were no recorded instances. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories within this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 93% | -5.32% |
| Black | 0% | 5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |