About Pinkney
The surname Pinkney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pinca" or "Pinc" combined with the suffix "-ey," meaning island or enclosure. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or on a small island or enclosure. Over time, the surname Pinkney has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Pinkney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pinkney 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 Pinkney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pinkney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pinkney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.