Khay

Khay Meaning & Origin

About Khay
The surname Khay is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "khay" (契), which means "contract" or "agreement." It is believed that the surname originated from individuals who were involved in drafting or managing contracts during ancient times. The name Khay signifies a family's historical connection to this profession and may also reflect qualities such as trustworthiness, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khay: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1
🌐 IPA
/khay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khay in Braille

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

The name Khay in braille

How to sign the name Khay using Sign Language

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

The name Khay in sign language

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