Keck

Keck Meaning & Origin

About Keck
The surname Keck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kecke," meaning "bold" or "brave." It is a nickname surname given to someone who displayed these characteristics or had a bold and audacious personality. The name Keck has variations such as Kek, Kech, and Kekk, and is relatively uncommon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Keck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Keck: 11,186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,227
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keck 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 Keck is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/kɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keck in Braille

Here's how to represent Keck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Keck in braille

How to sign the name Keck using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Keck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Keck in sign language

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