Explore the Family Name Keon
The meaning of Keon
Irish: variant of Keown.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keon saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keon ranked 53,659 in popularity while its rank dropped to 60,045 in 2010, marking a change of -11.9%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 361 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, a reduction of 6.93%. The proportion of the Keon surname per 100,000 population fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #60,045 | -11.9% |
| Count | 361 | 336 | -6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keon
The ethnicity distribution for those with the surname Keon changed significantly over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals identifying as Keon were White (89.20%), followed by Black (3.88%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.71%). However, by 2010 there was a notable shift. The percentage of those who identified as White decreased to 85.71%, while the Black and Hispanic ethnic identities increased to 5.36% and 4.76% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped dramatically to 2.68%. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced individuals with the Keon surname who identified with two or more races, making up 1.49% of the Keon population. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group, however, remained at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 85.71% | -3.91% |
| Black | 3.88% | 5.36% | 38.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 4.76% | 186.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.71% | 2.68% | -43.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |