How common is the Keim surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Keim in the United States.

Are there Keim soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 110 soldiers with the Keim surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Keim mean?

The surname Keim means "Derived from the German word 'Keim' meaning germ, seed, or sprout.". It is of German origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania.

Keim Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Keim Surname

W.H. Keim

1813–1862 Brig. Gen. Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

110 soldiers with the Keim surname found in Civil War records.

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