CASKEY
Caskey
Caskey is a surname of Scottish origin. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Asketill", which consists of the elements "ass", meaning "god", and "ketill", meaning "sacrificial cauldron". The name was later anglicised to Caskey.
The first recorded instance of the Caskey surname dates back to the late 13th century in Scotland, where individuals bearing the name were known for their involvement in both agricultural and economic activities.
Over the centuries, the Caskey surname has spread beyond Scotland and can now be found among diverse populations across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where individuals of Scottish descent have settled.
Today, individuals with the surname Caskey continue to contribute to a wide range of professions and industries, reflecting the diversity and resilience of this ancient Scottish family name.
There are approximately 195 people named Caskey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Caskey.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Darren
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Leonard
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Robert
- Samuel
- Simon
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Annie
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joanne
- Louise
- Lynne
- Maragret
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Vanessa