Leakey

Leakey Meaning & Origin

About Leakey
The surname Leakey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "leac," meaning "leek," and the suffix "-ey," meaning "island" or "dwelling place." Therefore, the surname Leakey is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a leek patch or an island where leeks grew. It is also possible that the name was given to someone who was a seller or grower of leeks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leakey: 351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leakey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈliki/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leakey in Braille

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

The name Leakey in braille

How to sign the name Leakey using Sign Language

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

The name Leakey in sign language

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