About Quay
The surname Quay is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "quai," meaning "dock" or "wharf." It is an occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a quay or was involved in the maritime industry. The name Quay is relatively uncommon and is often found in areas with a historical connection to ports or coastal regions.
The surname Quay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quay 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 Quay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Quay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Quay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.