Explore the Family Name Keziah
The meaning of Keziah
Native American (Tuscarora): from an Anglicized form of a part of a personal name based on a Tuscarora word denoting something black, reportedly borne by a minor 18th century Tuscarora chief, known as Casiah and in English as Black Rabbit. Alternatively, perhaps from an Anglicized form of the Tuscarora word kčę́heh ‘my family’. The surname Keziah is found mainly in NC. Compare Kizziah, Kizziar, and Kizzire. — Note: In the data published in 2010 by the US Census Bureau, bearers of the surname Keziah are not reported as “American Indian”.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keziah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keziah has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 33,993 in popularity and rose to 34,967 by 2010, marking a 2.87% decrease in rank. Despite this decline in ranking, the number of people bearing the name increased from 632 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, an increase of 2.06%. However, as a proportion per 100k individuals, there was a minor decrease of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #34,967 | -2.87% |
| Count | 632 | 645 | 2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keziah
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends for those with the surname Keziah. The majority, at 95.89% in 2000 and 95.35% in 2010, identified as White. This represents a slight decrease of 0.56% over the decade. The next largest group identified as Hispanic, making up 2.06% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 2.17% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black decreased from 0.95% to 0.78% during the same period. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.35% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.17% | 5.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.24% | 56.96% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0.78% | -17.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |