Explore the Family Name Keigley
The meaning of Keigley
Altered form of English Keighley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keigley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keigley has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Keigley ranked 41,448 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 45,026, representing an 8.63% decrease. The total count of people bearing the Keigley surname also dropped from 495 in 2000 to 476 in 2010, marking a 3.84% decline. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people fell by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #45,026 | -8.63% |
| Count | 495 | 476 | -3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keigley
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Keigley surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.73% in 2000 to 90.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 87.13%, rising from 2.02% in 2000 to 3.78% in 2010. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races also increased from 2.02% to 2.52%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight decrease of 13.22%, dropping from 2.42% in 2000 to 2.1% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Keigley surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 90.97% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.78% | 87.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.52% | 24.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.42% | 2.1% | -13.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |