For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
| Kayes | rare: Belfast area. |
| Keays | rare: Limerick etc. See Keyes. |
| Kee | fairly numerous: W Ulster. Ir. Mac Aoidh, from first name Aodh (fire). One of many synonyms. See Mac Kee. MIF. |
| Keyes | numerous: South East, Limerick, Ulster. Ir. Mac Aoidh (SGA). Woulfe gives Mac an Chaoich, caoch, blind and a Cavan name. The name exists in England with diverse origins. DBS. |
| Keys | numerous: Ulster, particularly Derry-Donegal, Galway etc. Ir. Mac Aoidh. Also as MacKee, q.v. |
| MacAodha | rare: scattered. Ir. Lang. See Hayes & Hughes. |
DEDs where Keys and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 Keys households by county.
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