Choy

Choy Meaning & Origin

About Choy
The surname Choy is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the character 蔡 (Cài). It is a common surname among Chinese communities worldwide. The name Choy is associated with various meanings, including "vegetable" or "vegetation," as well as "wealth" or "talent." The exact meaning may vary depending on the specific Chinese character used to write the surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Choy: 5,254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH OY1
🌐 IPA
/ʧɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Choy in Braille

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

The name Choy in braille

How to sign the name Choy using Sign Language

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

The name Choy in sign language

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