Hannay

Hannay Meaning & Origin

About Hannay
The surname Hannay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Hannaidh," meaning "descendant of Annach," which itself is a personal name of uncertain origin. The name Hannay is primarily found in the southwest of Scotland, particularly in the region of Galloway. The Hannay family has a long history in the area, and they were known for their involvement in local affairs and land ownership. Today, the surname Hannay is relatively rare but can still be found in Scotland and other parts of the world where Scottish descendants have settled.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hannay: 434
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΓ¦neΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hannay in Braille

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

The name Hannay in braille

How to sign the name Hannay using Sign Language

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

The name Hannay in sign language

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