About Keay
The surname Keay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caoch," meaning "blind." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with poor eyesight or a person who was blind. Over time, the name evolved into Keay and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Keay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keay 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 Keay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Keay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Keay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.