Keith Zito

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Keith Zito — wood, forest
462K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Keith Zito is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Keith is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Keith is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It means "wood" or "from the battleground" and shares the same derivation as Clan Keith. The surname derives from a toponym, Keith Marischal in East Lothian, possibly containing the Brittonic element *cet "woods, forest." Keith was the 298th most common name given to newborn boys in the United States in 2007. The surname Zito: Zito is a surname of Italian origin. Antonio Zito (born 1986), Italian footballer Barry Zito (born 1978), American baseball pitcher Bill Zito (born 1964), American attorney and sports agent Carmelo Zito (1899–1980), Italian-American anti-fascist Chuck Zito (born 1953), American stuntman and actor Dominic Zito (born 1982), American choreographer Frank Zito (1893–1974), Sicilian-American Mafia member Greg Zito (1953–2025), American businessman, lobbyist, and politician in Illinois Johnny Zito (born 1982), American filmmaker Jonathan Zito (1965–1992), British manslaughter victim Joseph Zito (born. Keith is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 462K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Keith reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Keith

Meaning: wood, forest

Celtic

Keith is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It means "wood" or "from the battleground" and shares the same derivation as Clan Keith. The surname derives from a toponym, Keith Marischal in East Lothian, possibly containing the Brittonic element *cet "woods, forest." Keith was the 298th most common name given to newborn boys in the United States in 2007.

Surname: Zito

Italian

Zito is a surname of Italian origin. Antonio Zito (born 1986), Italian footballer Barry Zito (born 1978), American baseball pitcher Bill Zito (born 1964), American attorney and sports agent Carmelo Zito (1899–1980), Italian-American anti-fascist Chuck Zito (born 1953), American stuntman and actor Dominic Zito (born 1982), American choreographer Frank Zito (1893–1974), Sicilian-American Mafia member Greg Zito (1953–2025), American businessman, lobbyist, and politician in Illinois Johnny Zito (born 1982), American filmmaker Jonathan Zito (1965–1992), British manslaughter victim Joseph Zito (born.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Keith is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Keith by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Keith Zito

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Keith Zito:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Keith?
The first name Keith originates from Celtic. Keith is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It means "wood" or "from the battleground" and shares the same derivation as Clan Keith. The surname derives from a toponym, Keith Marischal in East Lothian, possibly containing the Brittonic element *cet "woods, forest." Keith was the 298th most common name given to newborn boys in the United States in 2007.
When was Keith most popular?
The name Keith reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Zito?
The surname Zito originates from Italian. Zito is a surname of Italian origin. Antonio Zito (born 1986), Italian footballer Barry Zito (born 1978), American baseball pitcher Bill Zito (born 1964), American attorney and sports agent Carmelo Zito (1899–1980), Italian-American anti-fascist Chuck Zito (born 1953), American stuntman and actor Dominic Zito (born 1982), American choreographer Frank Zito (1893–1974), Sicilian-American Mafia member Greg Zito (1953–2025), American businessman, lobbyist, and politician in Illinois Johnny Zito (born 1982), American filmmaker Jonathan Zito (1965–1992), British manslaughter victim Joseph Zito (born.
What are the origins of the name Keith Zito?
The name Keith Zito combines two different traditions: the first name Keith has Celtic roots, while the surname Zito originates from Italian.
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