KEIG
Keig
Keig is a surname of Scottish origin that is also found in various parts of England. The name likely originated from a place name, as many surnames in the British Isles are derived from locations. The exact meaning and history of the name are unclear, but it is believed to have Celtic origins.
The earliest recorded instances of the Keig surname date back to the medieval period in Scotland. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname have been found in different regions of the United Kingdom, with variations in spelling such as Keeg or Keigg.
As with many surnames, the distribution and frequency of the Keig surname have varied over time due to factors such as migration, intermarriage, and social changes. Today, individuals with the surname Keig can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where migration has led to the spread of British surnames.
There are approximately 137 people named Keig in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Keig.