About Lankey
The surname Lankey is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Lanky. It is derived from the Middle English word "lank," meaning tall or slender. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a lean physique. Over time, the name Lankey has become less common, but it still retains its association with physical appearance.
The surname Lankey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lankey 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 Lankey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lankey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lankey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.