Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkiθ/  [key·simplify]

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 DescendantKeith(Scottish)
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Entry updated June 13, 2019