Keith ( surname ) - wikipedia Keith ( surname ) 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 ''. List of persons with the surname Arthur Berriedale Keith ( 1879 -- 1944 ), Scottish constitutional lawyer and Sanskrit scholar Agnes Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Alan Keith ( 1908 -- 2003 ), British radio presenter Alexander Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Allison Keith ( born 1974 ), United States actor and voice actor Arthur Keith ( 1866 -- 1955 ), Scottish anatomist and anthropologist Ben Keith ( fl. 1950 - 1960s ), United States musician Ben E. Keith, a United States businessman Benjamin Franklin Keith ( 1846 -- 1914 ), United States vaudeville theatre owner Bikram Keith ( born 1982 ), Indian - born United States music presenter Bill Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Brandon Keith ( born 1984 ), United States football player Brian Keith ( 1921 -- 1997 ), United States film, television and stage actor Carl D. Keith ( 1920 -- 2008 ), United States chemist and inventor Charles Keith ( fl. 1800s ), United States music publisher Charlton Keith ( born 1982 ), United States football player Craig Keith ( born 1971 ), American football player Damon Keith ( born 1922 ), United States jurist David Keith ( born 1954 ), United States actor and director Donald Keith ( author ), pseudonym of a United States writing team, Donald and Keith Monroe Donald R. Keith ( 1927 -- 2004 ), United States Army General Duncan Keith ( born 1983 ), Canadian ice hockey player Eartha Kitt, born Eartha Keith ( 1927 - 2008 ), American singer and actress Elmer Keith ( 1899 -- 1984 ), United States firearm enthusiast Farley Keith ( born 1962 ), United States music producer and disc jockey Francis Edward James Keith, Scottish military leader Geoff Keith ( 1937 -- 1975 ), British cricketer George Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Gillian Keith ( born 1972 ), Canadian musician Gordon Keith ( radio host ) ( fl. 1990 - 2000s ), United States radio personality Hamish Keith ( born 1936 ), New Zealand art scholar Harold Keith ( 1903 -- 1998 ), United States author Harry Keith ( 1899 -- 1982 ), British forester and plant collector Hastings Keith ( 1915 -- 2005 ), United States politician Headley Keith ( 1927 -- 1997 ), South African cricketer Henry Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Ian Keith ( 1899 -- 1960 ), United States actor Isabelle Keith ( 1898 -- 1979 ), United States film actress James Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Jeff Keith ( born 1958 ), United States musician Jeremy Keith ( fl. 1990 - 2000s ), British football club manager and owner Jim Keith ( 1949 -- 1999 ), United States author Joe Keith ( born 1978 ), British footballer John Keith ( disambiguation ), several people John Mouat Keith ( 1729 - 1788 ), father of George Mouat Keith Kenneth Keith ( born 1937 ), New Zealand jurist Kenneth Keith, Baron Keith of Castleacre, British businessman Kenton Keith ( born 1980 ), Canadian football player Kenton Keith ( diplomat ) ( fl. 1990s ), United States ambassador Kool Keith ( fl. 1990 - 2000s ), United States hip hop artist Leslie Keith ( 1906 -- 1977 ), United States musician Lisa Keith ( fl. 1980 - 2000s ), United States musician Marino Keith ( born 1974 ), Scottish footballer Marlise Keith ( born 1972 ), South African artist Matt Keith ( born 1983 ), Canadian ice hockey player Max Keith ( fl. 1930 - 1940s ), German businessman with Coca - Cola Company Miguel Keith ( 1951 -- 1970 ), United States war hero Mike Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Minor C. Keith ( 1848 -- 1929 ), United States shipping and railroad businessman Nathaniel S. Keith ( 1838 -- 1925 ), United States engineer and scientist Penelope Keith ( born 1940 ), British actress Richard Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Robert Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Rodd Keith ( 1937 -- 1974 ), United States musician and songwriter Sam Keith ( fl. 1970s ), United States author Sam Kieth, United States comics writer and illustrator and film director Sandra Keith ( born 1980 ), Canadian Olympics athlete Shannon Keith ( fl. 1990 - 2000s ), United States animal rights activist Sheila Keith ( 1920 -- 2004 ), British television and film actress Slim Keith ( 1917 -- 1990 ), United States socialite and fashion icon Stuart Keith ( 1931 -- 2003 ), British ornithologist Timothy Z. Keith ( fl. 1970 - 2000s ), United States psychologist Tom Keith ( 1946 - 2011 ), United States radio engineer and radio personality Trever Keith ( born 1969 ), United States musician and music producer Vicki Keith ( born 1961 ), Canadian swimmer Warren Keith ( fl. 1990 - 2000s ), United States film actor Willard Keith ( 1920 -- 1942 ), United States WWII hero William Keith ( disambiguation ), several people Zak Keith ( fl. 1990 - 2000s ), British - born Swedish musician See also Baron Keith, a line of Scottish barons in the late 18th century Clan Keith, Scottish clan associated with lands in northeastern and northwestern Scotland Keith ( given name ) Surname list This page lists people with the surname Keith. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person 's given name ( s ) to the link. 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Question: where did the last name keith come from
Answer: a nickname, derived from the Middle High German kīt, a word meaning "sprout", "offspring"; from Keith in East Lothian, Scotland; from Keith in East Lothian, Scotland