Cummiskey

Cummiskey Meaning & Origin

About Cummiskey
The surname Cummiskey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Amuisce, meaning "son of Amuisce." The name Amuisce itself is believed to be derived from the word "amuisceadh," which translates to "to drain." Therefore, the surname Cummiskey likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked at a place where water was drained or channeled, such as a ditch or a stream.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cummiskey: 668
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34032
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cummiskey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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KMSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 M IH0 S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəmɪski/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cummiskey in Braille

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

The name Cummiskey in braille

How to sign the name Cummiskey using Sign Language

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

The name Cummiskey in sign language

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