Keady

Keady is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Céide", meaning "son of Céide". The surname is common in Ireland, particularly in County Armagh, where the town of Keady is located.

The Keady family can trace its roots back to the ancient Gaelic clans of Ireland. They were known for their resilience, courage, and strong sense of family, qualities that are often reflected in individuals bearing the surname.

The Keady surname has spread beyond Ireland, particularly to countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia, where descendants of Irish immigrants have settled.

Notable individuals with the surname Keady include sports figures, entrepreneurs, artists, and scholars, who have made significant contributions in their respective fields.

Overall, the surname Keady carries a sense of pride in one's Irish heritage and a connection to a rich history of resilience and strength.

There are approximately 366 people named Keady in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Keady.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • Edward
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Peter
  • Stephen
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Angela
  • Ann
  • Eileen
  • Fiona
  • Jacqueline
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Mary
  • Maureen
  • Michelle
  • Orla
  • 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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