KEECH
Keech
Keech is a surname of English origin, believed to derive from the Middle English word "kych(e)" or "kychen", meaning a kitchen or a cook, indicating a person with culinary skills. The name Keech is primarily found in Southern England, particularly in the counties of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Historically, individuals with the surname Keech were likely associated with roles related to cooking, as well as domestic service in noble households. Over time, the surname has diversified and is now found across various professions and walks of life.
Notable individuals with the surname Keech include (but are not limited to) sporting figures, professionals in various fields, and individuals involved in community work. The surname Keech has roots in the traditional labour and service industry, reflecting the historical social structures of Britain.
The Keech surname has connections to family history and genealogy, providing insights into ancestral occupations and socio-economic backgrounds. Researching the Keech surname can offer a glimpse into the culinary heritage and domestic lives of families in England.
There are approximately 1,480 people named Keech in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,413th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Keech.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Megan
- Paula
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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