Redkey

Redkey Meaning & Origin

About Redkey
The surname Redkey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "read," meaning "red," and the word "cĂŚg," meaning "key." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a locksmith or someone who made or used red keys. The red key may have symbolized a special or important key, such as one used for unlocking important doors or chests. Over time, the surname Redkey has evolved and may have been influenced by variations in spelling and pronunciation.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Redkey: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 D K IY0
🌐 IPA
/redkey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Redkey in Braille

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

The name Redkey in braille

How to sign the name Redkey using Sign Language

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

The name Redkey in sign language

Numerology