About Sinkey
The surname Sinkey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sincan" which means "to sink" or "to descend." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near a depression or hollow in the land. The name may also have been given to someone who had a tendency to sink or descend, either physically or metaphorically. Overall, the surname Sinkey likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name for someone associated with sinking or descending.
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The surname Sinkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sinkey 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 Sinkey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sinkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sinkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.