Jaye

Jaye Meaning & Origin

About Jaye
The surname Jaye is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "jaye," meaning "jay bird," and may have been a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the bird. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of the surname Jay, which is derived from the given name Jay, a diminutive of names such as James or John. The surname Jaye is relatively rare and its specific meaning may vary depending on the individual or family it is associated with.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jaye: 745
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,150
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
J
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EY1
🌐 IPA
/ʤeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('J', 'A')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jaye in Braille

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

The name Jaye in braille

How to sign the name Jaye using Sign Language

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

The name Jaye in sign language

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