About Kirkey
The surname Kirkey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a dark or black feature in the landscape. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Kirkie or Kirkby.
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The surname Kirkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirkey 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 Kirkey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kirkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kirkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.