About Sankey
The surname Sankey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sanc," meaning "sandy" or "gravelly," and the word "eg," meaning "island" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Sankey likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a sandy island or enclosure. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Sanky and Sankie.
The surname Sankey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sankey 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 Sankey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sankey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sankey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.