Bockey

Bockey Meaning & Origin

About Bockey
The surname Bockey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bocke," meaning "buck" or "male deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted or worked with deer, or perhaps someone who displayed characteristics associated with a buck, such as strength or agility. Over time, the surname Bockey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bockey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bockey: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bockey 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 Bockey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/bockey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bockey in Braille

Here's how to represent Bockey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bockey in braille

How to sign the name Bockey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bockey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bockey in sign language

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