Maskey

Maskey Meaning & Origin

About Maskey
The surname Maskey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Sgaoithe," meaning "son of the wind." It is believed to have originated in County Kerry, Ireland. The name likely referred to someone who possessed qualities associated with the wind, such as being swift, free-spirited, or unpredictable. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to Maskey. Today, individuals with the surname Maskey can be found primarily in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maskey: 257
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/maskey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maskey in Braille

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

The name Maskey in braille

How to sign the name Maskey using Sign Language

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

The name Maskey in sign language

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