Explore the Family Name Keohane
The meaning of Keohane
Irish (Cork): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eocháin ‘son of Eochán’, a diminutive of the personal name Eochaidh (see Keogh). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Donal, Padraic.
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How common is the last name Keohane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keohane saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,922nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 23,238th position, marking a change of 2.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased in this period from 985 to 1,097, indicating an 11.37% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,922 | #23,238 | 2.86% |
| Count | 985 | 1,097 | 11.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keohane
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keohane. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight drop in individuals identifying as white, moving from 96.04% to 95.26%. The proportion of individuals who identified as Hispanic saw an increase of 65.91%, moving from 1.32% to 2.19%. There was a decline in those identifying with two or more races, going from 1.73% to 1.19%. Meanwhile, a new category emerged in 2010 with 0.64% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There was no representation for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 95.26% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.19% | 65.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.19% | -31.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |