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

Keeswood, 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 Keeswood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keeswood in America

Keeswood is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keeswood surname appeared 101 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 Keeswood.

The history of the last name Keeswood

The surname KEESWOOD has its origins in England, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "cese" meaning cheese and "wudu" meaning wood, likely referring to a wooded area where cheese was produced or traded.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "Chesewude". This suggests that the name was initially associated with a particular location or settlement in that region.

During the 14th century, variations of the name such as "Chesewod" and "Chysewode" appeared in various historical records, reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time.

The KEESWOOD surname has also been linked to several notable figures throughout history. One prominent example is Sir John Keeswood (1525-1589), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another noteworthy individual was Thomas Keeswood (1673-1727), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral.

In the 18th century, the name was associated with the Keeswood family of Lincolnshire, where William Keeswood (1712-1784) gained recognition as a successful farmer and landowner, playing a significant role in the local agricultural community.

The KEESWOOD surname has also been documented in the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of James Keeswood (1795-1876), a British immigrant who settled in New York and became a prominent businessman in the city's thriving textile industry.

Throughout the centuries, the name KEESWOOD has undergone various spelling variations, including "Keyswood," "Keysewood," and "Keyswood," reflecting regional dialects and personal preferences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keeswood

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

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 Keeswood 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.

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 Keeswood was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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