Varkey is a variant of the Saint Thomas Christian (Nasrani) name Geevarghese which itself is a variant of George. It is commonly given as the first name or found as a last name among the Christians of Kerala.
Notable people with this name
C. J. Varkey, Kuzhikulam (1921–2009), Indian Roman Catholic priest Chunkath Joseph Varkey (1891–1953), Indian academic, journalist and politician Muttathu Varkey (1913–1989), Indian writer and poet Ponkunnam Varkey (1910–2004), Indian writer and activist Sunny Varkey (born 1957), Indian businessman T. V. Varkey (born 1938), Indian writer, academic and activist Varkey Vithayathil (1927–2011), Indian cardinal
See also Varkeys, Indian supermarket chain