Kuy

Kuy Meaning & Origin

About Kuy
The surname Kuy is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "gwai" or "gui," which means "ghost" or "demon." It is believed that the surname was given to individuals who were believed to possess supernatural or spiritual powers. The name may have been used to distinguish a family or individual with such abilities, or it could have been given as a nickname to someone who was considered mysterious or enigmatic. Overall, the surname Kuy carries connotations of the supernatural or otherworldly.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuy: 301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1
🌐 IPA
/kuy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuy in Braille

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

The name Kuy in braille

How to sign the name Kuy using Sign Language

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

The name Kuy in sign language

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