About Kells
The surname Kells is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ceall," meaning "church." It is believed to be a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name were associated with a particular church or lived near one. The name Kells is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Meath, where the historic town of Kells is located.
The surname Kells is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kells 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 Kells is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kells in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kells using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.