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There are approximately 4,422 people named Keys in the UK. That makes it the 2,365th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 70 are named Keys.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Ireland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic


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The Keys surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Probably from Keyus, an old Roman word for a warden or keeper.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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