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

Keziah, 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 Keziah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keziah in America

Keziah is the 34967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keziah surname appeared 645 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 Keziah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keziah 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 Keziah

The surname "KEZIAH" has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Keziah" which means "cassia" or "cinnamon". This name is found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Job, where it is mentioned as the name of one of Job's daughters.

The name "KEZIAH" is believed to have first appeared in England during the 17th century, brought by Jewish immigrants or Puritans who were familiar with the Biblical name. It is possible that the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in parish records or other historical documents from that time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "KEZIAH" was Sarah Keziah (1670-1738), a Quaker minister and author from Pennsylvania. She was known for her religious writings and her involvement in the Quaker community.

Another notable figure with this surname was John Keziah (1735-1808), an English architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in London during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, William Keziah (1810-1892) was a prominent American politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia between 1849 and 1853.

Mary Keziah (1832-1905) was a British educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools in London dedicated to providing higher education for women.

Towards the end of the 19th century, James Keziah (1865-1927) was a successful businessman and industrialist in the United States. He was involved in the steel and manufacturing industries and played a significant role in the economic development of his region.

While the surname "KEZIAH" has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, it has been adopted and used by various communities around the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keziah

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

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

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