About Guay
The surname Guay is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "guai," meaning "unlucky" or "unfortunate." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered unlucky or had experienced misfortune. Over time, the surname Guay has become a relatively common surname in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada.
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The surname Guay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Guay 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 Guay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Guay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Guay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.