TheNameDBKeim
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from the German word 'Keim' meaning germ, seed, or sprout.
Etymology
The surname comes from the German noun Keim, which refers to a seed or germ. It may have originally been a nickname for a small person or someone associated with seeds or plants.
About the Keim Surname
A German descriptive surname derived from the word for seed or germ. The name reflects medieval German naming practices based on natural objects or characteristics.
Distribution
Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania.
Notable Bearers
Donald Keim (Pennsylvania politician)