About Kays
The surname Kays is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Kaye, which itself is a variant of the name Kay. The name Kaye is believed to have originated from the Old French word "kay," meaning "rejoice" or "happiness." Therefore, the surname Kays is likely to have been a nickname given to someone who was cheerful or joyful in nature.
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The surname Kays is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kays based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kays is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kays in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kays using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.