About Kea
The surname Kea is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish word "kea," meaning "hedge" or "fence." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with hedges or fences. The name Kea may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was stubborn or obstinate, as the word "kea" can also mean "obstinate" in Cornish. Overall, the surname Kea is associated with a geographical or behavioral characteristic.
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The surname Kea is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kea 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 Kea is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.