Explore the Family Name Keske
The meaning of Keske
North German: variant of Gieske.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keske witnessed a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,249 with a count of 401, equivalent to approximately 0.15 per 100k of the U.S population. By 2010, the rank improved to 48,530 as the count increased to 435, still representing around 0.15 per 100k of the population. This change indicates a growth of 1.46% in its rank and an 8.48% increase in the number of people carrying the Keske surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #48,530 | 1.46% |
| Count | 401 | 435 | 8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keske
Regarding ethnicity, the Keske surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.75% of those with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 98.39% by 2010. Meanwhile, for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded changes from 2000 to 2010, with counts remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 98.39% | -0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |