Winkey

Winkey Meaning & Origin

About Winkey
The surname Winkey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wincian," meaning "to wink" or "to blink." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a habit of winking or blinking frequently. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Winkey: 208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 NG K IY0
🌐 IPA
/winkey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Winkey in Braille

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

The name Winkey in braille

How to sign the name Winkey using Sign Language

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

The name Winkey in sign language

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