Smokey

Smokey Meaning & Origin

About Smokey
The surname Smokey is derived from the Old English word "smoc," meaning "smoke." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a smoky or smoldering area, such as a chimney or a place where fires were frequently lit. The surname Smokey thus signifies an association with smoke or a smoky environment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smokey: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M OW1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/sˈmoʊki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMK', 'XMK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smokey in Braille

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

The name Smokey in braille

How to sign the name Smokey using Sign Language

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

The name Smokey in sign language

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