McKeever is a Scottish surname of Irish origin, derived from Mac Giolla Mhíchíl, which translates to "son of the servant of Saint Michael". It is thought to have been brought to Scotland by Irish immigrants in the 12th century. The name was often Anglicized to McKiever or Mickaiver over time. Today, it is still predominantly found in Scotland and Ireland, with some occurrences in other parts of the world as well.
"The name McKeever had a single year of notable popularity with five births recorded in 1975."