Alloy

Alloy Meaning & Origin

About Alloy
The surname Alloy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "aloi," meaning "alloy" or "mixed metal." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked with or dealt in alloys, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone with a mixed heritage or temperament. The surname Alloy signifies a connection to the trade of alloys or a person with a diverse background.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Alloy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Alloy: 259
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,608
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alloy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Alloy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L OY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈæˌlɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alloy in Braille

Here's how to represent Alloy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Alloy in braille

How to sign the name Alloy using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Alloy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alloy in sign language

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