Kalakay

Kalakay Meaning & Origin

About Kalakay
The surname Kalakay is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "kalakay," which means "to accompany" or "to go with." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being a good companion or someone who was always seen in the company of others. The surname Kalakay signifies a person who is sociable, friendly, and enjoys the company of others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalakay: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 K EY2
🌐 IPA
/kalakay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalakay in Braille

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

The name Kalakay in braille

How to sign the name Kalakay using Sign Language

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

The name Kalakay in sign language

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