Hy
Hy Meaning & Origin
About Hy
The surname Hy is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "hye," which means "virtuous" or "wise." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often found among individuals of Korean descent. The name Hy signifies qualities such as wisdom, intelligence, and moral excellence.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hy: 835
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 28,552
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.28
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hy 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 Hy is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hy in Braille
Here's how to represent Hy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hy using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
