About Yorkey
The surname Yorkey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Jórkárr, which means "horseman" or "horse army." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Jórkárr. Over time, the name evolved into Yorkey and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Yorkey can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Yorkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yorkey 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 Yorkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yorkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.