Keel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Adam Keel (1924-2018), Swiss visual artist Aileen Keel (born 1952), Scottish doctor and academic Alton G. Keel Jr. (born 1943), American engineer, diplomat and businessman Avo Keel (born 1962), Estonian volleyball coach Brooks A. Keel, American academic and university president Carl Eugen Keel (1885-1961), Swiss Expressionist artist Frederick Keel (1871-1954), English composer and singer Howard Keel (1919-2004), American actor who starred in classic motion picture musicals Johann Joseph Keel (1837-1902), Swiss politician John Keel (1930-2009), American author, journalist, and ufologist Larry Keel (born 1968), American bluegrass singer and songwriter Mary Lou Keel, American judge Philipp Keel, Swiss artist, writer and publisher Ron Keel (born 1961), American heavy metal vocalist and guitarist Stephen Keel (born 1983), American soccer player Thomas Keell (1866-1938), English compositor and journal editor

See also Kiehl