Keir is a surname and given name shortened from Keiron. Notable people with the name include: Surname. Andrew Keir (1926–1997), Scottish actor. Colin Keir (born 1959), Scottish politician. David Keir (1884–1971), British actor. David Lindsay Keir (1895–1973), British historian. Jack Keir (born 1957 or 1958), Canadian politician. James Keir (1735–1820), Scottish scientist. John Keir (1856–1937), British Army officer. Leitch Keir (1861–1922), Scottish footballer. Mary Keir (1912–2024), Welsh supercentenarian. Nick Keir (1953–2013), Scottish musician. Given name.
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