Explore the Family Name Keeter
The meaning of Keeter
Altered form of German Küter (see Kueter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keeter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keeter has slightly declined in rank from 12,466 in 2000 to 12,587 in 2010, representing a change of -0.97%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.66% during the same period, rising from 2,284 to 2,459. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -2.35%, shifting from 0.85 to 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,466 | #12,587 | -0.97% |
| Count | 2,284 | 2,459 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.83 | -2.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keeter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight variations for the surname Keeter between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw an increase of 11.36% and 12.20% respectively. The proportion of those identifying as Black also rose by 2.33%. There was a significant increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category with a rise of 96.39%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as White saw a small decrease of -0.91%, and those identifying with two or more races dropped by -9.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 92.23% | -0.91% |
| Black | 2.15% | 2.2% | 2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.07% | -9.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 1.63% | 96.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.38% | 12.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.49% | 11.36% |