Tait

Tait Meaning & Origin

About Tait
The surname Tait is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Teitr," meaning "glad" or "cheerful." It was a nickname given to someone with a cheerful or happy disposition. Over time, the name evolved into Tait and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Tait can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tait: 6,271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,540
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/teΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tait in Braille

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

The name Tait in braille

How to sign the name Tait using Sign Language

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

The name Tait in sign language

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