Tactay

Tactay Meaning & Origin

About Tactay
The surname Tactay is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "taktay," which means "to cut" or "to chop." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated from an ancestor who was known for their skill in cutting or chopping, possibly as a profession or trade. The surname Tactay signifies a connection to this ancestral occupation and may have been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tactay: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 K T EY2
🌐 IPA
/tactay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tactay in Braille

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

The name Tactay in braille

How to sign the name Tactay using Sign Language

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

The name Tactay in sign language

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