About Rankey
The surname Rankey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rank," meaning "slender" or "thin." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who was tall and thin. Over time, the name Rankey became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Rankey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rankey 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 Rankey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rankey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rankey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.