"Markey" meaning in English

See Markey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈmɑː(ɹ)ki/ Forms: Markeys [plural]
Etymology: Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Marcaigh (“descendant of Marcach”), a byname from marcach (“rider, horseman, cavalryman”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ga|Ó Marcaigh||descendant of Marcach}} Irish Ó Marcaigh (“descendant of Marcach”) Head templates: {{en-prop|s}} Markey (plural Markeys)
  1. A surname from Irish.

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