About Yankey
The surname Yankey is of English origin and is derived from the given name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." Over time, the name John evolved into various forms and spellings, including Yankey. The surname Yankey is primarily found in the United States and is often associated with individuals of German or Pennsylvania Dutch descent.
The surname Yankey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yankey 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 Yankey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yankey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yankey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.