Blakay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Blakay

What does the name Blakay mean?

The name Blakay belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in the village and parish of Blakey Ridge, in the North Riding of Yorkshire.

Early Origins of the Blakay family

The surname Blakay was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Blakay family

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Blakay Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Blakay include Blakey, Blakie, Blaiky, Blaike, Blakye, Blaikie and others.

Early Notables of the Blakay family

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Migration of the Blakay family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Blakay were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: George Blaikie who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1807; James Blakie settled in Philadelphia in 1799.