SANKEY
Sankey
Sankey is a surname of British origin with roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name Sankey is derived from various locations named Sankey across the United Kingdom, with the most notable being the village of Great Sankey in Cheshire.
The surname Sankey is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or a notable stream. The name may have also been derived from the Old English word 'sanc', meaning 'sandy' or 'gravelly', and 'ea', meaning 'stream'.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Sankey have been found in various records, including church registers, census data, and land deeds. The name has been particularly prominent in the North West of England.
Notable individuals with the surname Sankey include William Sankey (1840–1915), a British engineer and businessman who founded the Sankey firm, known for its wire ropes. The Sankey family name has persisted over the generations, reflecting a heritage of industriousness and innovation.
There are approximately 2,713 people named Sankey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,291st most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named Sankey.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Charlotte
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan