About Hackney
The surname Hackney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hacaneg," meaning a small horse or pony. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place where horses were kept or bred. Over time, the surname Hackney has become associated with the Hackney borough of London, which was historically known for its horse trade and breeding. Today, the surname Hackney is relatively rare and is mainly found in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Hackney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hackney 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 Hackney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hackney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hackney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.