KEISTER
Keister
Keister is a surname of British origin, believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent. The name Keister is derived from the Old English word "cyst" which means a box or chest. Over time, this evolved into "kist," then "keist," and eventually "Keister" as we know it today.
The Keister surname is mainly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon influence. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold chests or boxes.
Individuals with the surname Keister have been traced back to various historical records in England, particularly during the medieval period. The name has likely evolved and spread through family lines and migration patterns over the centuries.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of Keister may have evolved and diversified over time within different branches of the family. Today, individuals bearing the surname Keister can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and across the world, each with their own unique family history and lineage.
There are approximately 17 people named Keister in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Keister.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Lawrence
Female
- Agnes
Similar and related surnames
- Caster
- Coester
- Kaster
- Caister
- Castier
- Caistor
- Kastern
- Kastor
- Kesster
- Kester
- Kesteren
- Kesteron
- Kieswetter
- Kister
- Koester
- Koesters
- Koster
- Kuester
- Kuster
- Kasteron
- Kasture
- Kasturi
- Keiser
- Keisler
- Keist
- Keisters
- Kestersen
- Kesterson
- Kesterton
- Khastar
- Kosters
- Kostur
- Kusters
- Castree
- Costar
- Coster
- Gaster
- Gustar
- Kestner
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.