Explore the Family Name Keyton
The meaning of Keyton
English (Kent and Lancashire): possibly a variant of Caton, Keaton or Keeton.
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How common is the last name Keyton in the United States?
The surname Keyton, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some fluctuation in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, this surname was ranked at 42,437 and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to rank 43,006. This represents a minor decrease of 1.34%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Keyton surname increased by 4.57% from 481 in 2000 to 503 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a small decline of 5.56%, dropping from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #43,006 | -1.34% |
| Count | 481 | 503 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keyton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Keyton surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, with a percentage of 82.12 in 2000 dropping to 75.94 in 2010. The second most common ethnicity, albeit considerably smaller, linked to the name Keyton is Black, which grew from 12.68% in 2000 to 15.51% in 2010. Another notable increase was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which rose by 57.04% from 2.91% in 2000 to 4.57% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Keyton surname also emerged in 2010 at 2.19%, whereas there was no representation in 2000. Unfortunately, data for Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy in 2010, though it stood at 1.46% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the Keyton surname among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.12% | 75.94% | -7.53% |
| Black | 12.68% | 15.51% | 22.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.91% | 4.57% | 57.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |