Szalay

Szalay Meaning & Origin

About Szalay
The surname Szalay is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the word "szalag," meaning "ribbon" or "sash" in English. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a place known for the production or use of ribbons or sashes. The name Szalay is relatively common in Hungary and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the textile industry or are descendants of those who did.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Szalay: 895
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27059
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Szalay 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S2040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 L AY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΙ‘laΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SL', 'XL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Szalay in Braille

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

The name Szalay in braille

How to sign the name Szalay using Sign Language

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

The name Szalay in sign language

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