Explore the Family Name Keleher
The meaning of Keleher
Irish: variant of Kelleher. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Siobhan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keleher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keleher has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 19,657 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 20,047, indicating a change of -1.98%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,269 in 2000 to 1,334 in 2010, an increase of 5.12%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 fell marginally from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010, a drop of 4.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,657 | #20,047 | -1.98% |
| Count | 1,269 | 1,334 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keleher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some variation for the surname Keleher between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 27.66%, going from 0.47% in 2000 to 0.60% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased by 45.26% from 0.95% in 2000 to 0.52% in 2010. People identifying as White remained the majority, although there was a slight decrease from 97.48% in 2000 to 97.00% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 121.13%, rising from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.57% | 121.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.6% | 27.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.52% | -45.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |