Explore the Family Name Kei
The meaning of Kei
1. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname of 紀, see Ji 1. 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 祁, see Qi 2. 3. Japanese: written 荊 ‘briar’; the character can also be pronounced Ibara. Another version is written 慶 ‘rejoicing’. Both are rare in Japan.
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How common is the last name Kei in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Kei' has seen a slight rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 103,706 and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 95,955. This represents a positive change of approximately 7.47%. The count of people with the surname also increased from 160 in 2000 to 190 in 2010, a growth rate of about 18.75%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #95,955 | 7.47% |
| Count | 160 | 190 | 18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kei
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kei', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase from 59.38% in 2000 to 65.26% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also showed significant growth, jumping from 3.75% to 6.84%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased from 25.00% to 20.00%, and individuals identifying as Black fell from 8.75% to 4.74%. No Kei individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 data set.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 59.38% | 65.26% | 9.9% |
| White | 25% | 20% | -20% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 6.84% | 82.4% |
| Black | 8.75% | 4.74% | -45.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |