Paguay

Paguay Meaning & Origin

About Paguay
The surname Paguay is of indigenous origin and is commonly found among the indigenous peoples of Ecuador, particularly the Kichwa people. The meaning of the surname Paguay is not widely documented, but it is likely to have originated from a Kichwa word or phrase that holds significance within their culture. Surnames among indigenous communities often have historical, cultural, or geographical connotations, reflecting the heritage and identity of the individuals or families who bear them.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Paguay: 587
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,848
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 G W EY2
🌐 IPA
/paguay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paguay in Braille

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

The name Paguay in braille

How to sign the name Paguay using Sign Language

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

The name Paguay in sign language

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