About Shawkey
The surname Shawkey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "seaghdha" meaning "hawk-like" or "hawk-eyed." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with keen eyesight or who possessed qualities associated with a hawk, such as agility or sharpness. The name Shawkey may have been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or had a hawk-like appearance.
The surname Shawkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shawkey 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 Shawkey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shawkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shawkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.