The surname Keith has several origins. In some cases it is derived from Keith in East Lothian, Scotland. In other cases the surname is originated from a nickname, derived from the Middle High German kīt, a word meaning "sprout", "offspring", which is further finding its roots in Samskrutham aka Sanskrit, which means field or farm.

List of persons with the surname

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  • Eartha Kitt, born Eartha Keith (1927-2008), American singer and actress
  • Eliza D. Keith (1854-1939), American educator, suffragist, journalist
  • Elmer Keith (1899–1984), American firearm enthusiast
  • Eoin Keith, Irish ultramarathon runner
  • Leslie Keith (1906–1977), American musician
  • Lierre Keith (born 1964), American writer, radical feminist, food activist, and radical environmentalist
  • Lisa Keith (fl. 1980-2000s), American musician
  • Terry Keith (fl. 1980s-90s), American geologist
  • Timothy Z. Keith (fl. 1970-2000s), American psychologist
  • Toby Keith (1961-2024), American country singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer.
  • Tom Keith (1946-2011), American radio engineer and radio personality
  • Trever Keith (born 1969), American musician and music producer

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