Explore the Family Name Keylon
The meaning of Keylon
Probably of German origin, but unexplained. Perhaps an altered form of Keylor or Gehlen. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keylon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keylon saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keylon was ranked the 39,444th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 525 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 42,030th position, with around 517 individuals being identified with this surname. This represents a decrease of 6.56% in rank and a 1.52% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #42,030 | -6.56% |
| Count | 525 | 517 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keylon
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Keylon identify as White, at 93.52% in 2000 and 93.04% in 2010. There were minor changes observed in other ethnic identities within this surname group over the decade. The Hispanic community saw a small increase from 2.29% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also experienced a growth from 2.29% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.74% of the Keylons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 93.04% | -0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.29% | 2.51% | 9.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.32% | 1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |