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.
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.
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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.