Blakenay

Meaning

One who lived in or near Blakeney, a place name.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'blæc' (black) and 'ey' (island) or 'eg' (water). The surname originated as a locative designation for someone from Blakeney.

About the Blakenay Surname

A locative surname derived from Blakeney, a place in Norfolk, England. The name is quite rare and appears mainly in English records.

Distribution

Found in England, particularly Norfolk, and scattered in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Blakenay Surname