Find out how popular the last name Keatts is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Keatts.

Keatts, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Keatts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keatts in America

Keatts is the 26549th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keatts surname appeared 918 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Keatts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keatts to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Keatts

The surname KEATTS is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cete," which means a small home or cottage. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived in a modest dwelling or a specific hamlet.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Kete" in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1176 and as "le Kete" in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275. These variations indicate the transition from a descriptive term to a hereditary surname, a practice that became more common after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

The KEATTS surname has been documented in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Chete" in the county of Derbyshire. This entry serves as one of the earliest known mentions of the name in written records.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KEATTS was Robert Kete, born in Somerset around 1280. Another notable figure was John Keatts, a merchant from Norwich, who was mentioned in the city's Guild Records in 1412.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Keates," "Keats," and "Keetes." One prominent figure from this era was Thomas Keats, a renowned English playwright and author, born in Warwickshire in 1545 and best known for his satirical works.

During the 17th century, the KEATTS surname gained further recognition with individuals like Edward Keats, a prominent lawyer and judge from London, born in 1617. Another notable figure was Mary Keats, a respected educator and philanthropist from Yorkshire, born in 1652.

In the 18th century, the name KEATTS continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as John Keats, a celebrated English Romantic poet born in 1795. His works, including "Ode on a Grecian Urn" and "La Belle Dame sans Merci," have become literary classics.

Throughout history, the KEATTS surname has been linked to various professions and achievements, from writers and artists to lawyers and educators. Its evolution from a descriptive term to a hereditary surname reflects the rich tapestry of English history and the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keatts

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Keatts.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Keatts was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Keatts has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Keatts was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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