Keable

Keable is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Cybbel". The name is primarily found in the East of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.

The Keable surname first appeared in written records in the 12th century in Norfolk, in the form "Kebele". Over time, the name has seen various spelling variations including Keeble, Keble, Kebele, and Keal.

Individuals bearing the surname Keable have been involved in various professions throughout history, including agriculture, trade, and later professions such as law, medicine, and engineering. The name has also been associated with notable families and individuals in British history.

Today, the surname Keable is still present in the United Kingdom and among British diaspora communities around the world. It remains a relatively uncommon surname but carries with it a sense of British heritage and ancestry for those who bear it.

There are approximately 840 people named Keable in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,462nd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Keable.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • Crispin
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Jon
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Steven

Female

  • Claire
  • Della
  • Hazel
  • Helen
  • Joan
  • Joanna
  • Karen
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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