Explore the Family Name Ketchen
The meaning of Ketchen
Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Kitchen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ketchen in the United States?
The surname Ketchen has seen a decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ketchen ranked 51,583 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 61,297, representing an 18.83% change. The number of people with the Ketchen surname also decreased during this period, going from 379 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, a change of -13.46%. The proportion of people with the Ketchen surname per 100k also saw a decrease, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a change of -21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #61,297 | -18.83% |
| Count | 379 | 328 | -13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketchen
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been changes over a decade. A majority of individuals with the Ketchen surname identify as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 86.81% in 2000 to 84.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a substantial increase from 7.65% in 2000 to 11.89% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as two or more races. The Hispanic representation disappeared completely from 2000 to 2010. While those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained fairly stable, dropping marginally from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.81% | 84.15% | -3.06% |
| Black | 7.65% | 11.89% | 55.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.85% | 1.83% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |