About Sturkey
The surname Sturkey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "styr," meaning "steer" or "bull," and the suffix "-ey," meaning "island" or "dwelling place." Therefore, the surname Sturkey likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with cattle or in an area associated with cattle. It may have also been a nickname for someone with bovine characteristics or traits.
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The surname Sturkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturkey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Sturkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sturkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.