About Keddell
The surname Keddell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ketel," which itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Ketill." The name "Ketill" means "cauldron" or "helmet." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Kedel, Kedle, and Keddell. The surname Keddell likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Kedel or Kedle.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keddell 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 Keddell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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