Kei

Kei Meaning & Origin

About Kei
The surname Kei is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One possible meaning is "respectful" or "polite," which reflects the importance of etiquette and manners in Chinese culture. Another possible meaning is "quick" or "fast," suggesting agility or swiftness. The exact meaning of the surname Kei can vary based on regional dialects and individual family histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kei: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1
🌐 IPA
/kei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kei in Braille

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

The name Kei in braille

How to sign the name Kei using Sign Language

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

The name Kei in sign language

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