Explore the Family Name Ketola
The meaning of Ketola
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from keto ‘meadow, farmyard’ (compare Keto) + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in western and southern Finland and in Ostrobothnia. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Heikki, Reino, Arvo, Eeva, Eino, Esa, Esko, Tauno, Timo, Toivo, Veikko.
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How common is the last name Ketola in the United States?
Data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Ketola saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,666 in popularity and rose to 34,223 by 2010, representing a change of 4.05%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 596 in 2000 to 663 in 2010, showing an 11.24% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #34,223 | 4.05% |
| Count | 596 | 663 | 11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketola
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ketola identify as White, accounting for 98.32% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.59% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black ethnicities in both years. Notably, 2010 saw new entries into the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, each making up 0.75% of the individuals with the Ketola surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 97.59% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |