About Keim
The surname Keim is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keim," meaning "sprout" or "germ." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a gardener or a farmer, specifically someone who cultivated and nurtured young plants or crops. The name Keim may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was seen as lively, energetic, or full of potential, similar to the growth of a sprout.
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The surname Keim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keim 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 Keim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Keim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.