About Keilman
The surname Keilman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keil," meaning "wedge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a carpenter or a woodworker, specifically one who made or used wedges. The name may also have been given to someone who had a wedge-shaped face or who lived near a wedge-shaped geographical feature.
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The surname Keilman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keilman 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 Keilman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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