A surname of Irish origin, or reference to notable individuals with this name, such as Paul Keating (former Australian Prime Minister) or other public figures.
From Irish Gaelic 'Céitinn', possibly derived from 'céad' meaning 'hundred' or from a place name. Anglicized during English colonization of Ireland, with various spelling adaptations over centuries.
The name Keating exemplifies how Irish surnames were transformed during English rule - original Gaelic names were often anglicized in ways that obscured their original meanings. Many Keating families emigrated during the Irish diaspora, spreading the name globally while maintaining connections to their Celtic heritage.
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