About Keaten
The surname Keaten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cēat" or "Cēta," which means "a kite" or "a hawk." The addition of the suffix "-en" indicates "son of," making Keaten mean "son of Cēat." This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a kite or hawk, such as being sharp-eyed or having a predatory nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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Here's how to represent Keaten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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