Moy

Moy Meaning & Origin

About Moy
The surname Moy is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "梅" (méi), meaning "plum." It is a relatively common surname in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The surname Moy is often associated with qualities such as elegance, beauty, and resilience, as the plum blossom is admired for its ability to bloom in the harsh winter months.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moy: 8,781
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,046
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.98

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OY1
🌐 IPA
/mɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moy in Braille

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

The name Moy in braille

How to sign the name Moy using Sign Language

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

The name Moy in sign language

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