About Barkey
The surname Barkey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "barche," meaning "bark" or "boat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned a boat or was involved in the shipping industry. Over time, the surname Barkey may have been adopted by various families unrelated by blood who shared the same occupation or lived in the same area.
The surname Barkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barkey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Barkey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.