Save Type Surname (from occupation & from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. KAY [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from Old French kay meaning "wharf, quay", indicating one who lived near or worked on a wharf. DetailsRelated Names VariantsKey, Keyes, KeysSame SpellingKay (1)User SubmissionKay Categories occupations, water Entry updated November 16, 2019 ·