Explore the Family Name Keung
The meaning of Keung
Chinese: 1. Cantonese form of the surname 姜, see Jiang 3. 2. Cantonese form of the surname 強, see Qiang.
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How common is the last name Keung in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keung has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keung was ranked 55,971st in terms of popularity and increased to a ranking of 55,121 by 2010, reflecting a rise of 1.52%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 342 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, marking a 9.06% increase. However, the proportion of people with the surname Keung per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #55,121 | 1.52% |
| Count | 342 | 373 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keung
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Keung identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. This group saw a slight decrease from 94.15% in 2000 to 91.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White and Hispanic saw an increase of 17.56% and 28.42% respectively. The category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a percentage of 2.14%. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were present but had no recorded data, marked as (S) for suppression to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.15% | 91.42% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 3.75% | 28.42% |
| White | 2.05% | 2.41% | 17.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |