About Keels
The surname Keels is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cēol," meaning "ship." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked on or owned a ship, or perhaps someone who had a resemblance to a ship in some way. The surname Keels is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
The surname Keels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keels 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 Keels is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Keels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Keels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.