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

Keeto, 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 Keeto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keeto in America

Keeto is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keeto surname appeared 114 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 Keeto.

The history of the last name Keeto

The surname KEETO has its origins in the country of Finland, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Finnish word "keeto," which means a small meadow or a grassy area. The name was initially found in the central and southern regions of Finland, particularly in the areas around Helsinki and Turku.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KEETO can be found in the Finnish church records from the late 16th century, where a person named Pietari Keeto was mentioned. This record suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, the surname KEETO began to appear in various historical documents and records, including land ownership records and tax rolls. One notable example is the mention of a farmer named Matti Keeto in a land registry from the year 1652, indicating that the name was associated with agricultural occupations.

The name KEETO has also been linked to several place names in Finland, such as Keetojärvi, a small lake located in the municipality of Kuhmo, and Keetolahti, a bay in the city of Raahe. These place names likely derived from the same root word as the surname, suggesting a connection between the name and geographical features.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname KEETO throughout history, one can mention:

1. Juho Keeto (1785-1853), a Finnish farmer and landowner from the region of Ostrobothnia.
2. Liisa Keeto (1820-1892), a Finnish author and poet known for her contributions to the Finnish literary scene in the 19th century.
3. Antti Keeto (1865-1938), a Finnish politician who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament in the early 20th century.
4. Kaarlo Keeto (1892-1967), a Finnish architect renowned for his work on several notable buildings in Helsinki and Tampere.
5. Maija Keeto (1911-1998), a Finnish artist and sculptor whose works were widely exhibited throughout Finland and Europe.

While the surname KEETO may have evolved or been adapted over time, its roots can be traced back to the Finnish language and the country's historical records, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and geographical origins of this particular surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keeto

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

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

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