There are
2043
Okeeffes in the USA
Okeeffe is the
14579th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Okeeffe

GeorgiaO'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe was an American artist known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes.

SeanO'Keefe

Sean O'Keefe is an American government official who served as the Administrator of NASA and Secretary of the Navy.

DavidO'Keefe

David O'Keefe is a Canadian historian and artist known for his research and artwork related to Canada's military history.

SirMichael

Sir Michael O'Keefe is a retired British Army officer who served as the Commander, Land Forces during the Iraq War.

KathyO'Keefe

Kathy O'Keefe is an Irish television presenter and journalist, known for her work on the daily current affairs program 'Six-One News' on RTÉ One.

TimO'Keefe

Tim O'Keefe is an American musician and composer, specializing in percussion and the performance of contemporary classical music.

AnnieO'Keefe

Annie O'Keefe is an Australian actress, best known for her roles in TV shows like 'Neighbours' and 'Blue Heelers.'

PeterO'Keefe

Peter O'Keefe is an Australian author and screenwriter, known for his historical fiction novels and his work on the TV series 'Sons and Daughters.'

PatO'Keefe

Pat O'Keefe is an American professional football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams.

SiobhanO'Keefe

Siobhan O'Keefe is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and her blend of folk, blues, and jazz influences.

Okeeffe Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'O'Keeffe' is of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name 'Ó Caoimh', which means 'descendant of Caoimh'. Caoimh is derived from the Gaelic word 'caomh', meaning 'gentle' or 'beautiful'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'O'Keeffe' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Cork, Kerry, and Limerick. It is also found in smaller numbers in countries with Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'O'Keeffe' include 'Keefe', 'O'Keefe', 'O'Keif', 'Keeffe', 'O'Caoimh', 'O'Caoimh', 'Caomh', and 'Keeffes'.
Migration and ImmigrationDuring the 19th century, many Irish people with the surname 'O'Keeffe' emigrated from Ireland to countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom due to economic hardship and the Great Potato Famine. Today, there are significant communities of O'Keeffes in these countries.