Explore the Family Name Keezer
The meaning of Keezer
Altered form of German Kieser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keezer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keezer has seen a significant change over a decade. In 2000, Keezer was ranked 29,964 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to the 34,967th spot, indicating a decrease of 16.7%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 739 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, marking a reduction of 12.72%. Proportionately, per 100,000 residents, this represented a drop from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, an overall decline of 18.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #34,967 | -16.7% |
| Count | 739 | 645 | -12.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keezer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable shifts over the decade. The Keezer surname saw no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in both 2000 and 2010. However, the presence in the Two or More Races category more than doubled from 2.03% in 2000 to 4.19% in 2010. The proportion of Whites with the Keezer surname decreased by 5.82%, moving from 79.84% in 2000 to 75.19% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation under the Keezer name rose remarkably from 0.81% to 1.86%, a growth of 129.63%. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also increased slightly from 16.51% to 18.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.84% | 75.19% | -5.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 16.51% | 18.29% | 10.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 4.19% | 106.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.86% | 129.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |