Explore the Family Name Keppy
The meaning of Keppy
Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Keppie, a habitational name from Kippo in Kingsbarns (Fife). The placename may be from Gaelic ceap ‘block, mound’ with a placename forming suffix, or from ceapach ‘tillage plot’. This variant is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Keppy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keppy has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 126,400 in 2000 to 120,187 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 4.92. In addition, the count of individuals with the Keppy surname increased by 15.2 percent during this decade, from 125 people to 144. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,400 | #120,187 | 4.92% |
| Count | 125 | 144 | 15.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keppy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Keppy surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99.00 percent of all Keppys. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 96.53 percent, a change of -2.49. The only other ethnicity recorded for this surname is Hispanic, which saw a rise from 0.00 percent in 2000 to 3.47 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.53% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |