Explore the Family Name Mckeithen
The meaning of Mckeithen
Irish: variant of McKeehan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mckeithen in the United States?
The surname Mckeithen saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 26,163rd in terms of frequency but climbed to 25,102nd by 2010, marking a 4.06% increase. The actual count of individuals with this last name also increased during this period from 879 to 989, showing a significant growth rate of 12.51%. Additionally, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Mckeithen rose slightly from 0.33 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #25,102 | 4.06% |
| Count | 879 | 989 | 12.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.34 | 3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckeithen
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mckeithen, the Decennial U.S. Census shows variability through the years. In 2000, a majority identified as White (54.84%), followed by Black (42.32%), Hispanic (1.25%), and then those of two or more races (1.02%). However, by 2010, there was a marked increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (159.20%) and those of two or more races (39.22%). Despite a small decrease in the percentage of Whites (-9.28%), they still constituted a significant proportion (49.75%) of the Mckeithen surname holders. The percentage of Blacks also increased slightly to 45.30%. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname Mckeithen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.84% | 49.75% | -9.28% |
| Black | 42.32% | 45.3% | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 3.24% | 159.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.42% | 39.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |