Explore the Family Name Keto
The meaning of Keto
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from keto ‘meadow, farmyard’. Established as a hereditary surname (based on farm names) since the 19th century chiefly in Ostrobothnia, and also adopted in the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century mainly to replace Swedish surnames (compare Laine 4). Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Aaro, Eino, Toivo. Scandinavian Erland.
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How common is the last name Keto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Keto" witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,468th in terms of popularity amongst surnames in the United States and fell to 53,667th in 2010, reflecting a change of -6.34 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 389 to 385 during this period, marking a decrease of 1.03 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals reduced by 7.14 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #53,667 | -6.34% |
| Count | 389 | 385 | -1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keto
In terms of ethnicity as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts associated with the surname "Keto". In 2000, approximately 92.03 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 88.31 percent in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased significantly from 2.06 percent to 5.71 percent. However, the percentage of individuals claiming Hispanic ethnicity declined by 11.65 percent. It's also worth noting that in 2010, for the first time, there were individuals with the Keto surname who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 88.31% | -4.04% |
| Black | 2.06% | 5.71% | 177.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.82% | -11.65% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |