Larkey

Larkey Meaning & Origin

About Larkey
The surname Larkey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lark," meaning a bird of the same name. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a lark-like or lively nature. The name Larkey may also have been given to someone who had a habit of singing or was associated with the bird in some way. Over time, the surname Larkey became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Larkey: 745
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,150
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 R K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɑrki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Larkey in Braille

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

The name Larkey in braille

How to sign the name Larkey using Sign Language

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

The name Larkey in sign language

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