KEEFFE
Keeffe
Keeffe is an Irish surname that has strong historical ties to British culture. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Caoimh," which means "descendant of Caomh." The Caomh in question is believed to have been an early Irish chieftain or noble, marking the Keeffe clan as having a prestigious lineage in Irish history.
The Keeffe surname has been historically prominent in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Cork and Waterford. Over time, many individuals bearing the name migrated to Britain, where it has become established as a distinctive surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Keeffe include the British playwright and screenwriter, Barry Keeffe, who is known for his work in theatre and film. The name Keeffe continues to be passed down through generations, representing a connection to the rich history of both Ireland and Britain.
Today, individuals bearing the Keeffe surname can be found across the United Kingdom, and the name remains a tangible link to the shared heritage between Ireland and Britain.
There are approximately 223 people named Keeffe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Keeffe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Dominic
- Greg
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Luke
- Matthew
- Paul
- Simon
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Barbara
- Charlotte
- Clare
- Jennifer
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Cafe
- Caff
- Caffe
- Caffee
- Caffie
- Caffo
- Caiafa
- Cava
- Cave
- Cavie
- Cavo
- Coaffee
- Coave
- Cofe
- Coff
- Coffa
- Coffe
- Coffee
- Coffi
- Coffie
- Cofie
- Cooffee
- Coufe
- Couve
- Cova
- Cove
- Covi
- Cueva
- Cuff
- Cuffe
- Cuffee
- Cuffia
- Cuffie
- Cuva
- Gafa
- Gafe
- Gaff
- Gaffa
- Gaffe
- Gaffee
- Gaffie
- Gav
- Gava
- Gave
- Gavi
- Gaviao
- Gof
- Gofe
- Goff
- Goffe
- Goffee
- Goffi
- Goof
- Gouff
- Gouffe
- Gouph
- Gouvea
- Gouveia
- Gouviea
- Gov
- Gova
- Gove
- Goveia
- Govi
- Govia
- Guff
- Guffie
- Guvi
- Kafa
- Kafai
- Kafe
- Kaff
- Kaffa
- Kaffe
- Kaffo
- Kafi
- Kafu
- Kaif
- Kaifi
- Kauf
- Kav
- Kava
- Kavai
- Kave
- Kavi
- Kavia
- Kavu
- Keaf
- Keafe
- Keaffe
- Keave
- Keef
- Keefe
- Keefee
- Keefer
- Keeff
- Keeffee
- Keeife
- Keeve
- Keeves
- Keevey
- Keevie
- Kef
- Keff
- Keffe
- Kefi
- Keif
- Keife
- Keiff
- Keiffe
- Keoffe
- Keve
- Keves
- Kevi
- Kewfi
- Kief
- Kiefe
- Kieff
- Kieffe
- Kieve
- Kife
- Kiff
- Kiffe
- Kioufi
- Kiva
- Kive
- Kivi
- Koev
- Koeva
- Kofa
- Kofe
- Koff
- Koffi
- Kofi
- Kofie
- Kofo
- Koivu
- Koufie
- Koufou
- Kova
- Kovi
- Kuevi
- Kufa
- Kufe
- Kuffa
- Kuffe
- Kufi
- Kuofie
- Qavi
- Quafe
- Quaif
- Quaife
- Quaiffe
- Queva
- Quffa
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.