Saguay

Saguay Meaning & Origin

About Saguay
The surname Saguay is of Basque origin and is derived from the Basque word "sagai," meaning "rat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with rats, such as agility or cunning. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saguay: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 G Y UW0 EY2
🌐 IPA
/saguay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saguay in Braille

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

The name Saguay in braille

How to sign the name Saguay using Sign Language

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

The name Saguay in sign language

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