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