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Keith

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish
Pronounced Pron. KEETH
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Meaning & History

From a place name that is probably derived from the Brythonic element cet meaning "wood". This was the surname of a long line of Scottish nobles.

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Given Name DescendantsKeith, Keitha(Scottish)

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flora, nature, nobility, place names, plants, trees
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Entry updated June 13, 2019
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