About Kegley
The surname Kegley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kegel," meaning "cone" or "peg." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold wooden pegs or cones. Over time, the name Kegley may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a conical or pointed shape to their head or nose. Today, individuals with the surname Kegley can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the states of Virginia and West Virginia.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kegley 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 Kegley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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