Explore the Family Name Keo
The meaning of Keo
1. Cambodian: written កែវ, from a Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘crystal’. 2. Hawaiian: unexplained. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 柯, see Ke 1. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Heng, Chan, Chor, Eng, Kin, Meng, Peng, Sin, Sok. Cambodian Sambath, Thy, Mang, Phal, Phan, Khen, Leang, Long, Roeun, Rong, Samnang, Saroeun, Sophal, Sophea, Tha, Chheang, Pheap, Savoeun, Sopheap, Sovann, Chamroeun, Chay, Chhorn, Choun, Noy, Oeung, Phoeun, Kalyan, Sarath, Sareth, Thara, Pao.
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How common is the last name Keo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keo has increased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Keo was ranked 11,496 in popularity and had an occurrence of 2,512. By 2010, the rank improved to 10,001 with an increase of 13.0% and the count elevated to 3,223, reflecting a substantial growth of 28.3%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw an increase from 0.93 to 1.09, marking a 17.2% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,496 | #10,001 | 13% |
| Count | 2,512 | 3,223 | 28.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 1.09 | 17.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Keo has shown some interesting shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant majority, 88.21% in 2010 up from 85.43% in 2000, identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Those identifying with two or more races have seen a steep decline of about 49.53%, moving from 8.60% to 4.34%. The percentage of White individuals with the surname decreased by 24.85%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a remarkable increase from 0.40% to 1.95%. The Black demographic saw a slight increase of 16.67%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise of 39.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.43% | 88.21% | 3.25% |
| Two or More Races | 8.6% | 4.34% | -49.53% |
| White | 3.38% | 2.54% | -24.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.71% | 2.39% | 39.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 1.95% | 387.5% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0.56% | 16.67% |