Explore the Family Name Keswick
The meaning of Keswick
English (Cumbria): habitational name from Keswick (Cumbria) or East Keswick (Yorkshire). The placenames derive from Old English cēse ‘cheese’ + wīc ‘specialized farmstead, dairy farm’, with initial K- due to Scandinavian influence.
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How common is the last name Keswick in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keswick has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keswick was ranked 112,365 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 110,286. This increase in ranking represents a change of 1.85%. Additionally, the count or number of people with this surname also saw an increase during this time period, rising from 145 in 2000 to 160 in 2010, reflecting a 10.34% growth. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #110,286 | 1.85% |
| Count | 145 | 160 | 10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keswick
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Keswick surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 94.48% in 2000 to 93.13% in 2010. In 2000, 3.45% of those with the Keswick surname reported belonging to two or more races, but by 2010 this percentage had fallen to zero. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a noticeable increase from 0% in 2000 to 6.25% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 93.13% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.45% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |