Explore the Family Name Keune
The meaning of Keune
1. North German: variant of Köhne (see Kohne), a cognate of 2 below. 2. Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Konrad. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Keune in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keune has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keune ranked 54,643 in terms of popularity with a count of 353 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 63,068 and the count to 317, indicating a decrease of 10.2% over the decade. The proportion of people with the surname Keune per 100,000 also decreased from 0.13 to 0.11, marking a change of -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #63,068 | -15.42% |
| Count | 353 | 317 | -10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keune
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Keune surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly White, with 98.02% identified as such in 2000 and 96.53% in 2010, representing a slight decline of 1.52%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, or Black in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification, rising to 1.89% in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000. No figures were reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 96.53% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |