Amboy

Amboy Meaning & Origin

About Amboy
The surname Amboy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "amboi," meaning "ambush" or "lying in wait." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in ambush tactics or had a secretive or cunning nature. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in military or strategic activities. Over time, the surname Amboy has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Amboy: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amboy 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 Amboy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMP
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M B OY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæmbɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amboy in Braille

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

The name Amboy in braille

How to sign the name Amboy using Sign Language

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

The name Amboy in sign language

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