2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Keoho
A surname from Ireland typically representing an anglicized spelling of the original Irish form Keogh.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Keoho. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Keoho surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Keoho in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Keoho, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.4%) and Two or More Races (15.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Keoho
The surname Keoho originates from Ireland, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "ceo" meaning "mist" and "ó" signifying "descendant of." The name likely originated in the misty, coastal regions of Ireland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keoho can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1184, a reference is made to a "Domhnall Ua Ceocho," suggesting the name's presence during that era.
In the 16th century, the Keoho name appeared in the Fiants of the Tudor Conquest, which were legal documents issued by the English Crown during their conquest of Ireland. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in the conflicts or negotiations between the Irish and English during that turbulent period.
The Keoho name has been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Keohokill and Keohobrien, which reflect the name's geographical distribution and potential clan affiliations. Furthermore, variations in spelling, such as Kehoe and Keogh, were common due to the lack of standardized orthography in earlier times.
Notable individuals bearing the Keoho surname include:
1. Seán Keoho (1685-1760), an Irish poet and scholar renowned for his works in the Irish language.
2. Bridget Keoho (1735-1805), a landowner and philanthropist from County Cork, known for her support of local churches and schools.
3. Michael Keoho (1815-1892), a prominent figure in the Irish Republican Brotherhood, who participated in the Fenian Uprising of 1867.
4. Patrick Keoho (1864-1938), a renowned architect from County Galway, responsible for designing several notable buildings in Dublin and across Ireland.
5. Siobhán Keoho (1932-2010), an acclaimed Irish actress who graced both stage and screen, receiving critical acclaim for her performances in various productions.
While the name Keoho may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Ireland, where it has left an indelible mark on the island's history and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Keoho
Among Census respondents with the surname Keoho, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.4%) and Two or More Races (15.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Keoho bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Keoho surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander52.3% · 57
- Hispanic or Latino17.4% · 19
- Two or more races15.6% · 17
- White14.7% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Keoho
Keoho appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Keoho surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Keoho bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Keoho surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Keoho?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Keoho. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Keoho?
Keoho ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Keoho. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Keoho.
Has Keoho become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Keoho went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Keoho?
Among Census respondents with the surname Keoho, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 52.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.4%) and Two or More Races (15.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Keoho in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.3% (57 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Keoho appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (52.3%), Hispanic (17.4%), Two or More Races (15.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Keoho (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Keoho mean?
A surname from Ireland typically representing an anglicized spelling of the original Irish form Keogh. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Keoho (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Keoho?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.