Flay

Flay Meaning & Origin

About Flay
The surname Flay is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "fleah," meaning "flea," and may have been a nickname given to someone who was small or agile. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a marshy area or a stream, as "flay" could also refer to a watercourse. Additionally, it could have been a locational surname for someone from a place called Flay or Flea. The exact meaning of the surname Flay may vary depending on its specific origin and context.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flay: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F400
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L EY1
🌐 IPA
/fleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flay in Braille

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

The name Flay in braille

How to sign the name Flay using Sign Language

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

The name Flay in sign language

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