About Kieth
The surname Kieth is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Keith, which itself comes from the Gaelic word "ceiteach" meaning "wood" or "forest." The name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a wood or forest. Over time, the surname Kieth has become a common Scottish surname and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.
The surname Kieth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kieth 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 Kieth is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kieth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kieth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.