Explore the Family Name Keetch
The meaning of Keetch
English (Middlesex and Somerset): variant of Keech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keetch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keetch saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,485th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 45,026th position, reflecting a 5.18% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 420 in 2000 to 476 in 2010, representing an increase of 13.33%. However, the proportion of people named Keetch per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #45,026 | 5.18% |
| Count | 420 | 476 | 13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keetch
When examining ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority of individuals bearing the Keetch surname identify as White, accounting for 95.24% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.75% in 2010. Hispanic representation within those with the Keetch name rose by 14.71%, increasing from 2.38% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. The percentage of Keetchs who identify as Black decreased from 2.14% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010, marking a 31.31% drop. Meanwhile, there were no reported Keetch individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 94.75% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 2.73% | 14.71% |
| Black | 2.14% | 1.47% | -31.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |