There are
687
Okeys in the USA
Okey is the
33280th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Okey

GeorgiaO'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe was an American artist known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes.

GraceO'Keefe

Grace O'Keefe is an Irish actress who is known for her roles in films such as 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' and 'The Guard.'

PatrickO'Keeffe

Patrick O'Keeffe was an Irish fiddle player and traditional music collector known for his contributions to preserving Irish traditional music.

JosephO'Keeffe

Joseph O'Keeffe is an Australian cricket player who represented Australia in international matches and played for the New South Wales Blues.

MichaelO'Keefe

Michael O'Keefe is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Caddyshack' and 'The Great Santini,' for which he received an Academy Award nomination.

BrendaO'Keeffe

Brenda O'Keeffe is an Irish politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliament from 2002 to 2011.

SeanO'Keeffe

Sean O'Keeffe is an Irish poet and writer known for his poetry collections such as 'World Without Maps' and 'The Sleeping Country.'

PatriciaO'Keeffe

Patricia O'Keeffe is a Canadian journalist and news anchor who has worked for various media outlets, including CBC News and CTV News.

MartinO'Keeffe

Martin O'Keeffe is an Irish archaeologist and historian who has conducted extensive research on early medieval Ireland and the Viking Age.

LiamO'Keefe

Liam O'Keefe is an Australian composer and musician known for his compositions in the contemporary classical and jazz genres.

Okey Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Okey' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Cuív', meaning 'descendant of Cuív.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Okey' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Galway and Mayo. It is also found in smaller numbers in other parts of Ireland and in the Irish diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Okey' include 'O'Keeffe', 'O'Keefe', 'O'Keefer', 'O'Keeffer', and 'O'Keiffer'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Okey' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, primarily during periods of Irish emigration, such as the 19th century Great Famine and subsequent waves of Irish migration.