There are
2802
Keeses in the USA
Keese is the
11275th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Keese

HenryS.

American architect known for his work in the mid-19th century. He designed notable buildings including the Brooklyn City Hall and the New York State Capitol.

WilliamC.

American lawyer and judge. He served as a Justice of the New York Supreme Court and was known for his contributions to legal ethics and the development of judicial administration.

ElizabethKeese

British writer and suffragist. She advocated for women's rights and played an active role in the suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

JohnKeese

American bookseller and bibliophile. He established one of the earliest and most prominent bookstores in New York City in the early 19th century.

MaryKeese

Irish poet and playwright. She gained recognition for her lyrical poetry and contributions to Irish literature in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Keese Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Keese is of Dutch origin.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Keese is commonly found in Dutch, American, and British populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname Keese include Kees, Keasey, Keessen, and Keesen.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of people with the surname Keese occurred primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Keese individuals migrated from the Netherlands to the United States, particularly to areas such as New York. The reasons for migration included seeking better economic opportunities and escaping political unrest.