Explore the Family Name Keomany
The meaning of Keomany
Laotian: ornamental name composed of the Lao elements keo ‘glass, jewel’ and mani ‘jewel’, also ‘amulet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keomany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Keomany' has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 60,083 in the year 2000, it moved up to rank 50,467 by 2010, showing a 16% shift in popularity. The number of people carrying this surname also grew from 314 to 414 during the same period, marking an increase of approximately 31.85%. In terms of proportion per 100,000, the figure rose from 0.12 to 0.14, indicating a 16.67% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #50,467 | 16% |
| Count | 314 | 414 | 31.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keomany
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Keomany surname is predominantly associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander identity. In 2000, around 87.26% of those with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure increased to 92.51% by 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races reduced significantly from 8.92% to 2.90%. The percentage of those identifying as white saw a slight uptick from 2.23% to 2.90%. The surname saw its first appearance among the Hispanic community in 2010 with a 1.45% representation, while there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.26% | 92.51% | 6.02% |
| Two or More Races | 8.92% | 2.9% | -67.49% |
| White | 2.23% | 2.9% | 30.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |