About Tinkey
The surname Tinkey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tinc," meaning "tin." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked with or traded in tin. The name may have also been given to someone with a pale or fair complexion, as tin has a silvery appearance. Overall, the surname Tinkey likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name associated with the metal tin.
The surname Tinkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tinkey 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 Tinkey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tinkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tinkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.