About Blakey
The surname Blakey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "blæc" meaning "black" and the suffix "-ey" meaning "island" or "dweller by the island." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Blakey can be interpreted as "dweller by the black island" or "one who comes from the black island." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or on a dark or black-colored island.
The surname Blakey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blakey 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 Blakey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Blakey" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Blakey."