Explore the Family Name Keyt
The meaning of Keyt
English: variant of Kite.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keyt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keyt has seen a slight increase in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 66,476 in 2000 to 66,371 in 2010, indicating a 0.16% rise in rank. The number of people carrying the surname also grew from 278 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, marking a 7.19% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #66,371 | 0.16% |
| Count | 278 | 298 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keyt
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows the majority of individuals with the surname Keyt identify as White, a percentage that increased from 96.04% in 2000 to 97.99% in 2010. There was a change observed in those identifying with two or more races, declining from 2.16% in 2000 to no recorded figures in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all had no recorded individuals identifying with these ethnicities in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 97.99% | 2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |