About Keita
The surname Keita is of West African origin, particularly associated with the Mandinka people of Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. It is derived from the Mandinka word "keita," meaning "to be strong" or "to be powerful." The name is often associated with the historical figure Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire in the 13th century, and it carries a sense of strength, power, and nobility. Today, the surname Keita is found among various ethnic groups and has spread beyond West Africa due to migration and diaspora.
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The surname Keita is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keita 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 Keita is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Keita in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Keita using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.