About Sykes
The surname Sykes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sīc," meaning a small stream or ditch. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a stream or brook. The name Sykes is common in Yorkshire, England, where there are several places named after small streams, hence the prevalence of this surname in the region.
The surname Sykes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sykes 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 Sykes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sykes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sykes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.