Explore the Family Name Keitt
The meaning of Keitt
Possibly an altered form of German Keith 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keitt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keitt saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keitt ranked 18,656 in commonality, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 16,327, marking a 12.48% shift up the ranks. The number of people with the surname Keitt also went up during this time period, growing from 1,361 individuals in 2000 to 1,765 in 2010, a rise of approximately 29.68%. This increased the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010, showing a 20% climb.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,656 | #16,327 | 12.48% |
| Count | 1,361 | 1,765 | 29.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.6 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keitt
Looking at ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keitt underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The most notable was in the White category, which rose from 11.09% to 16.26%, a change of about 46.62%. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races also increased, with respective changes of 24.12% and 17.53%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals with the surname decreased from 84.86% to 78.53%, a reduction of 7.46%. There were no listed individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.86% | 78.53% | -7.46% |
| White | 11.09% | 16.26% | 46.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.83% | 24.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.81% | 17.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |