About Keilson
The surname Keilson 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 name for someone who made or used wedges. The name may have been given to carpenters or woodworkers who specialized in shaping or splitting wood using wedges. Over time, the surname Keilson has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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The surname Keilson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keilson 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 Keilson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Keilson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.