Find out how popular the first name Luckey has been for the last 1 years (from 2009 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Luckey by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Luckey is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Luckey.

The history of the first name Luckey

The name Luckey has its origins in the Old English language, with roots tracing back to Anglo-Saxon times. It is derived from the Old English words "luc" and "cæg," which together mean "sealed enclosure" or "small key-shaped piece of land." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a surname for someone who lived near or owned such a piece of land.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Luckey can be found in the Domesday Book, a historic census conducted in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. In this document, a landowner named Luckey is mentioned as holding property in the county of Lincolnshire.

Throughout medieval times, the name Luckey remained relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various records and documents across different regions of England. One notable individual was Sir John Luckey, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Thomas Luckey (1535-1599), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Regius Professor of Hebrew at the University of Cambridge.

During the 17th century, the name Luckey was associated with the English Puritan movement. One of the most famous individuals with this name was John Luckey (1611-1672), a Puritan minister who played a significant role in the English Civil War and was a member of the parliamentary committee that oversaw the trial and execution of King Charles I.

Another notable figure was Samuel Luckey (1673-1741), an English mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is best known for his work on the theory of lunar motion.

In the 18th century, the name Luckey had spread beyond England and appeared in various parts of the British Empire. One example is William Luckey (1701-1785), a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of New York from 1760 to 1765.

As the name Luckey continued to be passed down through generations, it also began to appear in different spelling variations, such as Lockey, Lockie, and Luckie. While it remained relatively uncommon compared to other English names, it maintained a presence in various regions and continued to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

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