Explore the Family Name Keup
The meaning of Keup
German: from a short form of the personal name Jacop (see Jacob). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Erna, Gunter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keup in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keup modestly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Keup was ranked as the 58,257th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slightly dipped in rank to 58,481st. However, the total count of individuals with this surname grew by 6.44%, from 326 in 2000 to 347 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of Keups per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #58,481 | -0.38% |
| Count | 326 | 347 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keup
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keup, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with this last name are overwhelmingly White. In 2000, 97.24% of Keups were identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 95.10% by 2010. During the same period, the Hispanic representation among Keups rose from 0% to 1.73%. There was no change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, with these groups remaining at 0% both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.1% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 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% |