Explore the Family Name Keliher
The meaning of Keliher
Irish: variant of Kelleher. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keliher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keliher has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keliher was ranked 77,742 in terms of popularity and saw a marginal rise by 2010 to rank 76,768. The number of people with this surname also increased from 229 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, an increase of 9.17%. However, when examining the proportion per 100k individuals, there was no significant change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #76,768 | 1.25% |
| Count | 229 | 250 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keliher
In terms of ethnic identity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of people with the Keliher surname identify as White, accounting for 93.89% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.80% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.18% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals who identified as Black or belonging to two or more races appeared in 2010, both making up 2.00% of the Keliher population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 92.8% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2% | -8.26% |
| Black | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |