Lakey

Lakey Meaning & Origin

About Lakey
The surname Lakey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lake," meaning a stream or watercourse. It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived near or worked at a lake or a body of water. The suffix "-ey" is a common element in English surnames, denoting a place or locality. Therefore, the surname Lakey signifies someone who resided or worked near a lake or water source.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lakey: 4,025
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,235
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺki/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lakey in Braille

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

The name Lakey in braille

How to sign the name Lakey using Sign Language

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

The name Lakey in sign language

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