Sampay

Sampay Meaning & Origin

About Sampay
The surname Sampay is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "sampay," which means "to hang" or "to dry." It is a common surname in the Philippines and is often associated with families whose ancestors were involved in the traditional practice of drying or hanging clothes and other items. The surname Sampay reflects the historical occupation or trade of the family and signifies their connection to this particular profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sampay: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M P EY2
🌐 IPA
/sampay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sampay in Braille

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

The name Sampay in braille

How to sign the name Sampay using Sign Language

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

The name Sampay in sign language

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