Explore the Family Name Keever
The meaning of Keever
Irish: shortened form of McKeever (see McIver). This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Keever in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keever has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keever was ranked 10,494 in popularity and rose to 9,596 in 2010, marking a change of 8.56 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,808 in 2000 to 3,386 in 2010, a growth of 20.58 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 10.58 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,494 | #9,596 | 8.56% |
| Count | 2,808 | 3,386 | 20.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 1.15 | 10.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keever
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Keever showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name remained White, although it decreased slightly from 95.55 percent to 92.97 percent. However, there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders rose by 56.25 percent, those identifying with two or more races increased by 50 percent, while Hispanic representation also saw a significant jump of 62.57 percent. The most substantial change was noted in the Black community with a 207.14 percent increase. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also grew by 12.20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 92.97% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.78% | 62.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.98% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0.92% | 12.2% |
| Black | 0.28% | 0.86% | 207.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.5% | 56.25% |