Explore the Family Name Kelty
The meaning of Kelty
Scottish: habitational name from Kelty in Beath (Fife) or from the lands of Keltie near Callander (Perthshire). The placename is in each case probably from Gaelic coillte ‘woodlands’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conley, Pegeen.
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How common is the last name Kelty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kelty has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kelty was the 15,473rd most popular surname with a count of 1,737 individuals bearing it. By 2010, its popularity rank had risen to 14,691 with an increased count of 2,024 individuals bearing the name, marking a 5.05% rise in rank and a 16.52% increase in count. The proportion of Keltys per 100,000 people also rose by 7.81%, moving from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,473 | #14,691 | 5.05% |
| Count | 1,737 | 2,024 | 16.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.69 | 7.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelty
The ethnic identity associated with the Kelty surname has also shown some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals still constituted the majority of those with the Kelty surname, despite a small decrease from 87.45% in 2000 to 85.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic representation among Keltys increased significantly, by 50.72% and 48.22% respectively, reaching 1.04% and 3.75% of all Keltys in 2010. There was a slight increase in Black representation as well, from 7.08% to 7.91%. Interestingly, the percentage of Keltys identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, from 1.32% to 1.24%, and there was a significant drop in American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, from 0.92% to 0.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.45% | 85.72% | -1.98% |
| Black | 7.08% | 7.91% | 11.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.75% | 48.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.24% | -6.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.04% | 50.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0.35% | -61.96% |