Imlay

Imlay Meaning & Origin

About Imlay
The surname Imlay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacGilleImath," meaning "son of the servant of St. Mathew." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man associated with St. Mathew. Over time, the name evolved and eventually became Imlay. Today, individuals with the surname Imlay can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Imlay: 818
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Imlay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
IANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
I540
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 M L EY1
🌐 IPA
/ˌΙͺmˈleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Imlay in Braille

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

The name Imlay in braille

How to sign the name Imlay using Sign Language

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

The name Imlay in sign language

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