Keeping is a surname, and may refer to:
- Charles Keeping (1924–1988), British illustrator, children's book author and lithographer
- Frederick Keeping (1867–1950), British racing cyclist
- Jeff Keeping (born 1982), Canadian Football League defensive tackle
- Max Keeping (born 1942), Canadian television news anchor
- Michael Keeping (1902–1984), English footballer and manager (son of Frederick Keeping)
Famous quotes containing the word keeping:
“The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.”
—Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936)
“Well, while I live I’ll fear no other thing
So sore, as keeping safe Nerissa’s ring.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“The family is on its way out; couples go next; then no more keeping cats or parrots.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)