Explore the Family Name Keightley
The meaning of Keightley
1. English: variant of Keighley. 2. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gatlaoich, see Gately.
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How common is the last name Keightley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keightley saw a positive trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Keightley was ranked 62,396th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to 59,470th. This represents a rank change of 4.69%. The number of individuals bearing the family name also increased from 300 in 2000 to 340 in 2010; a 13.33% increase. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also marginally increased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #59,470 | 4.69% |
| Count | 300 | 340 | 13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keightley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Keightley has also fluctuated over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.33% of the individuals with the Keightley surname identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 94.71% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities witnessed a decrease from 3.33% to 1.76%, a significant drop of about 47.15%. A new emergence in the ethnic identity breakdown occurred in 2010 with 2.06% identifying as Hispanic, whereas there were no recorded instances in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories reported zero instances in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 94.71% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 1.76% | -47.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |