Phay

Phay Meaning & Origin

About Phay
The surname Phay is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "Fei." It is a relatively rare surname and can have different meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used. However, one possible meaning is "to fly" or "to soar," symbolizing ambition, freedom, and a desire for success.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phay: 414
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,467
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1
🌐 IPA
/phay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phay in Braille

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

The name Phay in braille

How to sign the name Phay using Sign Language

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

The name Phay in sign language

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