Keppoch

Keppoch is a Scottish toponym and surname. The place-name is derived from the Gaelic Ceapach, meaning a tilled plot or croft, a common element in Highland toponyms. The Anglicized form Keppoch appears in historical and modern records as a name for various sites and families, reflecting the region’s linguistic history.

Geography and usage: The name Keppoch has been attached to more than one geographic site in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands. In historical sources, it can refer to rural settlements, districts, or estates associated with agricultural land. Over time, the precise boundaries and status of these sites have changed, with some sites later described as farms, hamlets, or features within larger parishes. The distribution of the name illustrates the common practice of reusing Gaelic-derived toponyms across generations.

People and memorials: Keppoch is also used as a surname. Bearers of the name appear in Scottish genealogical and land records, often tied to Highland localities. In contemporary contexts, the name persists in family lineages and occasionally appears in local histories, maps, and genealogical references.

Overall, Keppoch exemplifies how Gaelic place-names have been adapted into English-language contexts and preserved through both geography and family names in Scotland.