TheNameDBBlakeney
TopographicMeaning
One who lived in or near Blakeney, a place with a dark island or water feature.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'blæc' (black) and 'ey' (island) or 'eg' (water). The surname originated as a locative designation from the Norfolk place name.
About the Blakeney Surname
A locative surname derived from Blakeney in Norfolk, England. The name is uncommon but appears in both English and American genealogical records.
Distribution
Found in England, particularly Norfolk, and among English-descended populations in North America.
Notable Bearers
Michael Blakeney (fictional character, The Scarlet Pimpernel)