About Keiss
The surname Keiss is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Keiss in Caithness, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "kista," meaning "chest" or "coffin," possibly referring to a burial mound or a chest-like geographical feature in the area. Over time, the name evolved to Keiss and became a hereditary surname, adopted by individuals who lived in or hailed from the village of Keiss.
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