Explore the Family Name Keese
The meaning of Keese
German: variant of Kees.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keese in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keese increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 16,761 in 2000, it moved up to 11,275 in 2010 which is a significant positive change of 32.73%. In terms of count, there were 1,569 individuals with the surname Keese in 2000, and this figure nearly doubled to 2,802 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 78.59%. The proportion of people named Keese per 100,000 increased from 0.58 to 0.95, marking a rise of 63.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,761 | #11,275 | 32.73% |
| Count | 1,569 | 2,802 | 78.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.95 | 63.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keese
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keese. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority identifying as White remained almost unchanged, with 77.95% in 2000 and 78.02% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.08% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Notably, there was a slight decrease for those identifying as Black, from 18.23% in 2000 to 17.38% in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives dropped significantly, by more than half--from 1.47% to 0.71%. Lastly, representation for Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races was introduced in 2010, reporting 0.25% and 1.43% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.95% | 78.02% | 0.09% |
| Black | 18.23% | 17.38% | -4.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.21% | 104.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.47% | 0.71% | -51.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |