About Keat
The surname Keat is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ketel," which itself originated from the Old Norse name "Ketill." The name Keat is primarily found in the southwest of England, particularly in Cornwall and Devon. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Ketel. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Keat, and it has since become a relatively uncommon surname.
The surname Keat is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keat 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 Keat is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Keat in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Keat using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.