Explore the Family Name Keyse
The meaning of Keyse
English (Gloucestershire and Herefordshire) and Welsh (Monmouthshire): variant of Keys.
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How common is the last name Keyse in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keyse has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,601 in popularity, but by 2010, this ranking had dropped to 110,286, marking a decline of 19.1%. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 184 to 160, which represents a 13.04% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also saw a decrease from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, a change of -28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #110,286 | -19.1% |
| Count | 184 | 160 | -13.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keyse
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keyse, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 91.85% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic or Black went from 2.72% and 3.26% respectively in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The category for two or more races remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 95% | 3.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |