Tay

Tay Meaning & Origin

About Tay
The surname Tay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "tathaich," meaning "to reach or attain." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the River Tay in Scotland. The name may have been given to individuals who lived near or had some connection to the river. Over time, the surname Tay has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various parts of the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tay: 1,736
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,536
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
T
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EY1
🌐 IPA
/teΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tay in Braille

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

The name Tay in braille

How to sign the name Tay using Sign Language

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

The name Tay in sign language

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