Pye
Pye Meaning & Origin
About Pye
The surname Pye is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "pie," which referred to a magpie bird. As a surname, Pye could have been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being talkative or having colorful clothing. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a magpie's nest or a habitational name for someone from a place named with the word "pie." Overall, the surname Pye is likely to have originated from a connection to the magpie bird.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pye: 3,743
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 8763
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.27
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pye in Braille
Here's how to represent Pye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pye using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
