Deya

Deya Meaning & Origin

About Deya
The surname Deya is of Catalan origin and is derived from the word "deia," which means "to say" or "to speak" in the Catalan language. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their eloquence or skill in speaking. The surname Deya is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Catalonia region of Spain.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deya: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/deya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deya in Braille

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

The name Deya in braille

How to sign the name Deya using Sign Language

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

The name Deya in sign language

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