Keyer

Keyer Meaning & Origin

About Keyer
The surname Keyer is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "keyer" or "keier," meaning a person who made or repaired keys. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "keie," which means "key." The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked as a locksmith or had a similar profession. Over time, the surname Keyer has evolved and spread to different parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Keyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Keyer: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keyer 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 Keyer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/keyer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keyer in Braille

Here's how to represent Keyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Keyer in braille

How to sign the name Keyer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Keyer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Keyer in sign language

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