Samoy

Samoy Meaning & Origin

About Samoy
The surname Samoy is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "samoy," which means "to fan" or "to cool." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated from someone who had a profession or was known for fanning or cooling things, such as a fan maker or someone who provided relief from heat. The surname Samoy reflects the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Philippines.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Samoy: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M OY0
🌐 IPA
/samoy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samoy in Braille

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

The name Samoy in braille

How to sign the name Samoy using Sign Language

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

The name Samoy in sign language

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