Last Name Kays

The surname Kays is of English origin, derived from the personal name Kay, a form of the male given name Kay or Kai, which itself originates from the Old Welsh word "caw" meaning "happy" or "fortunate." Kay was a popular given name in medieval England and was in use as a surname by the 14th century. The name may also have originated as a variant of the surname Keyes, a topographic name for someone living on or near a quay or key.

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